Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Elkridge, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Elkridge

$3,000/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkridge is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkridge

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkridge rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elkridge, MD

Average rent prices in Elkridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Elkridge, MD

Rent prices in Elkridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkridge is $1,964, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkridge run $1,763 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,210.

Listings

Studio

$1,912

9%

-

1 bedroom

$1,695

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,049

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,050

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,500

33%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,049

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elkridge, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Elkridge, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elkridge and Beltsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elkridge

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkridge, MD is 52% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Elkridge, MD

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane

7050 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,795

5841 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elkridge

Residential Lease, ELKRIDGE, MD

5841 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

6085 Rock Glen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elkridge

Residential Lease, ELKRIDGE, MD

6085 Rock Glen Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

6405 Woodburn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Elkridge

3 beds

3 baths

$2,700

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Frequently asked questions for Elkridge, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Elkridge rental market.

How much is rent in Elkridge?

The average rent in Elkridge is $3,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkridge?

Average rent prices in Elkridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Elkridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkridge is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Elkridge, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elkridge?

March offers the lowest rents in Elkridge, with approximately 20% lower prices compared to July, which sees the highest rents. November is the least competitive month with lower overall demand, making winter months generally better for finding deals.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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