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Last updated on July 26, 2026
Average rent in
Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 26, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Dorsey Search
$2,936/mo
38%vs previous year
The average rent in Dorsey Search is $2,936 per month as of July 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,006 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dorsey Search
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dorsey Search rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD
Average rent prices in Dorsey Search have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% 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
Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD
Rent prices in Dorsey Search vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dorsey Search is $2,535, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dorsey Search run $2,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,512.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,060 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,520 |  13% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $2,930 | 8% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 7% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairway Hills | $2,550 | |
Kings Contrivance | $1,735 | |
Maryland City | $1,884 | |
River Hill | $2,820 | |
Savage Guilford | $2,650 | |
Wilde Lake | $2,522 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,535 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 5% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,060
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,520
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,930
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
Fairway Hills
Average rent
$2,550
Kings Contrivance
Average rent
$1,735
River Hill
Average rent
$2,820
Wilde Lake
Average rent
$2,522
Maryland City
Average rent
$1,884
Savage Guilford
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,535
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dorsey Search, 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 Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Dorsey Search and Fairway Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dorsey Search
52%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD is 15% higher than the median rent in Fairway Hills, Columbia, MD.
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5d+ ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4783 Leyden Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4801 Portsmouth Rd #17, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4710 Leyden Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
3d ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4801 Portsmouth Rd #17, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4773 Leyden Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4783 Leyden Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
Dorsey Search townhouse for rent in Ellicott City
4801 Portsmouth Rd #17, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dorsey Search, Ellicott City, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Dorsey Search rental market.
How much is rent in Dorsey Search?
The average rent in Dorsey Search is $2,936 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dorsey Search?
Average rent prices in Dorsey Search have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.
How does Dorsey Search rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dorsey Search is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,006 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dorsey Search?
To comfortably afford rent in Dorsey Search, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).