Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Average rent in
Ellicott City, MD

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Last updated on February 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,160. This is +14%, or $260, higher than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,160

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,160. This is +14%, or $260, higher than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
76%
12%
2%
$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 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,025. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,130. Houses for rent in Ellicott City, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,645

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,112

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,775

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,100

1%

26%

Studio

$850

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,112

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

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$2,160
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellicott City, MD is 35% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

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8484 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

TOWNHOME - Colonial - ELLICOTT CITY, MD

8484 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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8484 Frederick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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8373 Grove Angle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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8373 Grove Angle Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 beds

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8399 Montgomery Run Rd Apt G #G - Photo 1 of 1

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Condo for rent in Ellicott City

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8399 Montgomery Run Rd Apt G #G, Ellicott City, MD 21043

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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3658 Joycin Ct - Photo 1 of 1

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Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

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$2,400

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8573 Falls Run Rd Apt E #E, Ellicott City, MD 21043

3 beds

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4 beds

2 baths

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Ellicott City

Detached, Single Family - ELLICOTT CITY, MD

3116 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042

4 beds

3 baths

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