Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Elkridge

$2,700/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkridge is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkridge

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkridge rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

Average rent prices in Elkridge have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, Elkridge, MD

Rent prices in Elkridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkridge is $1,993, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkridge run $1,731 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,966.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,539

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,950

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,600

3%

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elkridge, 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, Elkridge, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Elkridge and Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elkridge

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkridge, Elkridge, MD is 42% higher than the median rent in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Discover rentals in Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.4

Excellent

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane

7050 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,795–$1,826

7230 Darby Downs #Q - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Elkridge

Residential Lease, ELKRIDGE, MD

7230 Darby Downs #Q, Elkridge, MD 21075

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

5870 Chipwood Ct #8-01 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elkridge

Residential Lease, ELKRIDGE, MD

5870 Chipwood Ct #8-01, Elkridge, MD 21075

3 beds

3 baths

$2,700

6405 Woodburn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elkridge

3 beds

3 baths

$2,700

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Frequently asked questions for Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Elkridge rental market.

How much is rent in Elkridge?

The average rent in Elkridge is $2,700 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkridge?

Average rent prices in Elkridge have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Elkridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkridge is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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