Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Average rent in
Ellicott City, MD

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Last updated on April 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,150. This is +13%, or $241, higher than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,150. This is +13%, or $241, higher than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
77%
11%
1%
1%
$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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,963. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD costs about $1,709 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,125. Houses for rent in Ellicott City, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,592

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,150

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,900

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,400

7%

No Change

Studio

$850

17%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

7%

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$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,472
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellicott City, MD is 46% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

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8855 Papillon Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

Lovely 3 BR/2.5 BA Townhome in Ellicott City!

8855 Papillon Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

3 beds

2.5 baths

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Available Jun 1

8607 Falls Run Rd Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ellicott City

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3 beds

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$2,300

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4 beds

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8871 Manahan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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8871 Manahan Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8695 Manahan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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8695 Manahan Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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13162 Folly Quarter Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ellicott City

House in great location of Central Howard County

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4 beds

2 baths

$2,975

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7812 WHISTLING Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ellicott City

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7812 WHISTLING Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043

4 beds

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$3,300

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9710 Gwynn Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 baths

$3,500

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