Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Average rent in
Ellicott City, MD

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,600. This is +35%, or $680, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

49

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,600. This is +35%, or $680, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
62%
27%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

72%
28%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ellicott City, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Ellicott City, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ellicott City, MD is $1,937. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,009. Houses for rent in Ellicott City, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,187.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,696

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,017

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,999

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$4,000

3%

No Change

Studio

$1,867

7%

147%

Studio

Average rent

$1,867

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

147%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,696

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,017

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ellicott City, 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.

Compare rent prices in Ellicott City, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Ellicott City, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Ellicott City

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellicott City, MD is 74% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

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3421 Orange Grove Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
3746 Spring Meadow Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
3231 Halcyon Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
8375 Montgomery Run Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
8492 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
3728 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
3269 Halcyon Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
2871 Burrows Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
8489 Falls Run Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
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2273 Ballard Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
4018 Tiber Falls Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
10034 Chatelaine Cir, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
3633 Dry Creek Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
8611 Andrew Ellicott Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
11920 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
8378 Montgomery Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
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Discover rentals in Ellicott City, MD

3194 Saint Johns Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ellicott City

$1,300 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom In Ellicott City

3194 Saint Johns Ln #NA, Ellicott City, MD 21042

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Oct 19

3732 Saint Paul St #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

Residential, Other - Ellicott City, MD

3732 Saint Paul St #B, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

8486 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

TOWNHOME - Other - ELLICOTT CITY, MD

8486 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Ellicott Grove - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Ellicott Grove

3005 Oak Green Cir, Ellicott City, MD 21043

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,695–$1,995

Apartment for rent

3612 Court House Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3612 Court House Drive

3612 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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4836 Montgomery Rd ##B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Ellicott City Apartment

4836 Montgomery Rd ##B, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

8492 Frederick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

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8492 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

8601 Falls Run Rd Apt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ellicott City

CONDOS - Contemporary - ELLICOTT CITY, MD

8601 Falls Run Rd Apt A #A, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

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$2,075

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