Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Ellicott City, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ellicott City rent stands today
Ellicott City, MD rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,559/month. Renters today are paying $124 more per month on average than last year, with rents just 3.4% below the peak reached two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Ellicott City runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets in the region. The city offers 58 total rentals, reflecting a small but active market.
Price ranges
One-bedroom units rent for about $1,950/month, two-bedrooms around $2,000/month, three-bedrooms at $2,950/month, and four-plus bedrooms reach $4,100/month. The four-bedroom tier is the most expensive segment, with a wide range of options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment climbed 17.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 6.7%. Meanwhile, 2 Bed rents fell 7.2%, showing notable variation within Ellicott City, MD's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellicott City
$2,559/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellicott City is $2,559 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $659 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellicott City
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,973, whereas a house costs $3,399. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellicott City run $1,762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,950 |  1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dorsey Search | $2,376 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,973 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,399 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 6% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Dorsey Search
Average rent
$2,376
Apartments
Average rent
$1,973
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,399
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
6%
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
35%higher than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellicott City, MD is 61% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,590
12%$2,200
60%$1,939
3%$1,875
23%$3,100
3%$1,466
2%$2,799
5%$2,800
18%$1,530
11%$1,699
13%$1,651
8%$1,650
2%Discover rentals in Ellicott City, MD
4d ago
3612 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ellicott City
3612 Court House Dr #3B, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
8488 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
House for rent
4d ago
Dorsey Search condo for rent in Ellicott City
4704 Dorsey Hall Dr #2-204, Ellicott City, MD 21042
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
8907 Samuel Joy Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
2641 Golf Island Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,800
$5,500
Price drop
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
1h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8720 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,066–$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8700 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,304
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,842
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
8358 Montgomery Run Rd #F, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$2,260
$2,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
3109 Nestling Pine Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
8643 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
$3,250
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorsey Search apartment for rent in Ellicott City
3 beds
4 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
8354 Montgomery Run Rd #H, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
1h ago
3372 N Chatham Rd Ofc, Ellicott City, MD 21042
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,183
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Ellicott City
8356 Baltimore National Pike #A, Ellicott City, MD 21043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Ellicott City
8358 Montgomery Run Rd #F, Ellicott City, MD 21043
2 beds
2 baths
$2,260
$2,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
10905 Fairmont Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
$4,200
Price drop
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 $2,559 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellicott City?
Average rent prices in Ellicott City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Ellicott City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellicott City is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $659 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 $102,000/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).