Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hagerstown, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hagerstown, MD rent slipped 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat despite the year-over-year decline.

  • Compared to national trends

    Hagerstown sits 30.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible small metro for renters seeking value. The market has 135 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hagerstown run about $950/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,340/month. Houses rent for $1,800/month while apartments are lower at $1,195/month, reflecting the nearly even split in inventory between these property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northwest Hagerstown rents fell 35.7% year over year to $1,300/month across 24 rentals, and West Hagerstown dropped 35.4% to $1,163/month. These declines contrast with the citywide market, which is down 9.7%, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Hagerstown

$1,350/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hagerstown is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hagerstown

135

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hagerstown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Hagerstown run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,340

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,725

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hagerstown, MD is 30% lower than the median rent in Boonsboro, MD.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Last year
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$1,950

decreased by14%
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$2,500

increased by4%
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$1,100

decreased by21%
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$1,825

decreased by11%
Last year
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$1,500

decreased by1%
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Discover rentals in Hagerstown, MD

821 Washington Ave #1W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hagerstown

821 Washington Ave #1W, Hagerstown, MD 21740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

163 S Potomac St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

City Square apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

109 W Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Medal of Honor apartment for rent in Hagerstown

109 W Church St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 13

118 S Locust St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Elizabethtown East townhouse for rent in Hagerstown

118 S Locust St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,180

$1,100

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hagerstown?

Average rent prices in Hagerstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Hagerstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hagerstown is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hagerstown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hagerstown are Elizabethtown East ($1,140/mo), Historic Heights ($1,155/mo), and West Hagerstown ($1,162/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hagerstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Hagerstown, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hagerstown average around $1,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,440/month.

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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