Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Gwynn Oak, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Gwynn Oak

$1,634/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gwynn Oak is $1,634 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $266 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gwynn Oak

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gwynn Oak rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Gwynn Oak, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Gwynn Oak, MD

Average rent prices in Gwynn Oak have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 Gwynn Oak, MD

Rent prices in Gwynn Oak vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gwynn Oak is $1,594, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Gwynn Oak run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,539.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,479

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,739

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,850

18%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,479

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gwynn Oak, 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.

Discover rentals in Gwynn Oak, MD

1520 Dorchester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gwynn Oak

Residential Lease, GWYNN OAK, MD

1520 Dorchester Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,950

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Frequently asked questions for Gwynn Oak, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Gwynn Oak rental market.

How much is rent in Gwynn Oak?

The average rent in Gwynn Oak is $1,634 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gwynn Oak?

Average rent prices in Gwynn Oak have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Gwynn Oak rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gwynn Oak is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $266 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gwynn Oak?

To comfortably afford rent in Gwynn Oak, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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).

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