Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Burnie, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Glen Burnie rent stands today

    Glen Burnie, MD rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,059/month. Renters today are paying $129 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Glen Burnie runs 8.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average in cost for renters. The market includes 66 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Glen Burnie, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,582/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,200/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Glen Burnie diverged from the overall market by rising 2.6% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent decline. This shows a distinct trend for smaller units compared to the broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Burnie

$2,059/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Burnie is $2,059 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $159 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Burnie

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Burnie rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Glen Burnie, MD

Average rent prices in Glen Burnie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Glen Burnie, MD

Rent prices in Glen Burnie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glen Burnie is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Burnie run $1,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,582

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,725

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,582

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Glen Burnie and Annapolis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Glen Burnie

Median rent price$2,059
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Burnie, MD is 29% lower than the median rent in Annapolis, MD.

Discover rentals in Glen Burnie, MD

Cedar Creek Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Creek Apartment Homes

215 Woodhill Dr Ste D, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,269–$2,406

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Park Glen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

9.2

Excellent

Park Glen Apartments

7906 Allard Ct, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,340–$1,915

Apartment for rent

Quail Hollow Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Quail Hollow Apartment Homes

7930 Silver Leaf Ct Apt D, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,354–$2,736

Apartment for rent

354 Gatewater Ct #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Burnie

Residential Lease, GLEN BURNIE, MD

354 Gatewater Ct #201, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Glen Burnie, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Glen Burnie rental market.

How much is rent in Glen Burnie?

The average rent in Glen Burnie is $2,059 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Burnie?

Average rent prices in Glen Burnie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Glen Burnie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Burnie is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $159 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glen Burnie?

To comfortably afford rent in Glen Burnie, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Glen Burnie?

February offers the best rental deals in Glen Burnie, with rents running about 13% lower than peak August prices. December also provides good opportunities with lower competition and demand compared to the busy summer months.

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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