Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Elkridge

$2,700/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkridge is $2,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkridge

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkridge rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkridge run $1,578 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,581.

Listings

Studio

$1,916

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,695

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,200

8%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,445

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,916

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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 by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,364
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkridge, Elkridge, MD is 14% higher than the median rent in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Discover rentals in Elkridge, Elkridge, MD

6404 Bayberry Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Elkridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

$1,000

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

6042 Joseph Scott Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elkridge

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - ELKRIDGE, MD

6042 Joseph Scott Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

House for rent

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

7050-7136 Ducketts Lane

7050 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,650–$2,007

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6395 Green Field Rd #1401 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Elkridge

6395 Green Field Rd #1401, Elkridge, MD 21075

2 beds

2 baths

$2,050

Condo for rent

Available Jul 18

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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 May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkridge?

Average rent prices in Elkridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Elkridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkridge is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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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