Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Hagerstown, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hagerstown rent stands today

    Hagerstown, MD rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $130 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend since early 2026.

  • Hagerstown sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 154 total rentals across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hagerstown rent for $988/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,298/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,650/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom tiers for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,000/month while apartments rent for a median of $1,200/month in Hagerstown. Apartments make up 49.8% of total rentals, with houses close behind at 48.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Hagerstown

$1,395/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hagerstown is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hagerstown

154

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hagerstown 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+

Rent trends in Hagerstown, MD

Average rent prices in Hagerstown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Hagerstown, MD

Rent prices in Hagerstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hagerstown is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Hagerstown run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$987

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,297

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,650

1%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hagerstown and Boonsboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hagerstown

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,462
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hagerstown, MD is 5% lower than the median rent in Boonsboro, MD.

Discover rentals in Hagerstown, MD

40 E Washington St #2C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elizabethtown East apartment for rent in Hagerstown

69 Broadway #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Broadway North apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$995

163 S Potomac St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

City Square apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

821 Washington Ave #1W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

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Frequently asked questions for Hagerstown, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Hagerstown rental market.

How much is rent in Hagerstown?

The average rent in Hagerstown is $1,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hagerstown?

Average rent prices in Hagerstown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Hagerstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hagerstown is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hagerstown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hagerstown are Broadway North ($1,010/mo), Elizabethtown East ($1,100/mo), and West Hagerstown ($1,100/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hagerstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Hagerstown, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Hagerstown, with rents running about 11% lower than September's peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions.

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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