Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Ferndale, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Ferndale

$1,847/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,847 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $103 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ferndale

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Ferndale, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ferndale, MD

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Ferndale, MD

Rent prices in Ferndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ferndale is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.

Listings

Studio

$1,770

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$1,463

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,702

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$2,550

12%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,850

17%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,770

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,463

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,702

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ferndale and Arnold by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ferndale

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, MD is 26% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MD.

Discover rentals in Ferndale, MD

The Willows Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9

Excellent

The Willows Apartment Homes

116 Warwickshire Ln Ste B, Ferndale, MD 21061

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,185–$2,820

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6456 Washington Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ferndale

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,799

House for rent

Available May 26

323 Lindera Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Ferndale

TOWNHOME - Colonial - GLEN BURNIE, MD

323 Lindera Ct, Ferndale, MD 21061

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

6319 Harris Heights Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ferndale

TOWNHOME - Other - GLEN BURNIE, MD

6319 Harris Heights Ave, Ferndale, MD 21061

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ferndale, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Ferndale rental market.

How much is rent in Ferndale?

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,847 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ferndale?

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Ferndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ferndale is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $103 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ferndale?

To comfortably afford rent in Ferndale, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ferndale?

Ferndale offers a median rent of around $1,570, providing the baseline rental cost for the area. The city maintains an average of 16 listings available per month, giving renters consistent options to compare prices and find suitable accommodations.

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).

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