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Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Ellicott City, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ellicott City rent stands today
Ellicott City, MD rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,842/month. Renters today are paying $55 more per month than last year, with rent returning to $2,400/month this August after steady growth since late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Ellicott City rent is 47.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This places the city among pricier suburban markets in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Rent ranges by bedroom
One-bedroom units rent for about $1,902/month, two-bedrooms around $2,200/month, three-bedrooms at $3,300/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $3,700/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in Ellicott City, MD.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellicott City
$2,842/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellicott City is $2,842 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $917 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellicott City
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ellicott City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ellicott City, MD
Average rent prices in Ellicott City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Ellicott City, MD
Rent prices in Ellicott City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellicott City is $2,013, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellicott City run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,167.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,902 | 2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 |  6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dorsey Search | $2,449 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,013 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,902
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Dorsey Search
Average rent
$2,449
Apartments
Average rent
$2,013
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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.
How does rent in Ellicott City, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ellicott City and Baltimore Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ellicott City
48%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellicott City, MD is 60% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,775
41%$2,894
47%$1,952
6%$1,665
14%$3,150
5%$1,399
18%$2,925
10%$2,950
15%$1,510
4%$1,731
6%$1,545
21%$1,649
14%Discover rentals in Ellicott City, MD
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
3700 College Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Condo for rent
4d ago
3005 Oak Green Cir, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3614 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
8488 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
3109 Nestling Pine Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
10530 Resort Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
Condo for rent
4h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ellicott City
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
4h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3182 Normandy Woods Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
3700 College Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Condo for rent
4d ago
3005 Oak Green Cir, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
3700 College Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
10512 Old Ellicott Cir #48, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
8918 Chapel Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
3106 Hearthstone Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
6h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,068
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3182 Normandy Woods Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
3700 College Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630
Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
3560 Church Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ellicott City, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Ellicott City rental market.
How much is rent in Ellicott City?
The average rent in Ellicott City is $2,842 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellicott City?
Average rent prices in Ellicott City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Ellicott City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellicott City is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $917 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellicott City?
To comfortably afford rent in Ellicott City, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ellicott City?
February offers the lowest rents in Ellicott City with approximately 10% savings compared to October's peak pricing, making it the best month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
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).