Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Hagerstown, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hagerstown rent stands today

    Hagerstown, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Month over month, rents cooled 1.8% as the market pulled back slightly in recent weeks.

  • Hagerstown rents run 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Mid-Atlantic region. The city offers 142 total rentals for a moderate choice set.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hagerstown rent for about $998/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,575/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Historic North Hagerstown rents fell 38.2% year over year to $1,050/month across 26 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Historic City Park saw rents rise 34.5% year over year to $1,480/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Hagerstown.

Median rent

Median rent in Hagerstown

$1,350/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Hagerstown is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hagerstown

142

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Hagerstown run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,262.

Listings

Studio

$997

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,050

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last year

5%

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 by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hagerstown, MD is 16% lower than the median rent in Boonsboro, MD.

Discover rentals in Hagerstown, MD

613 Frederick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hagerstown

4 beds

3 baths

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
50 E Franklin St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elizabethtown East apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
40 E Washington St #2C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elizabethtown East apartment for rent in Hagerstown

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
655 S Potomac St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hagerstown

Residential Lease, HAGERSTOWN, MD

655 S Potomac St #3, Hagerstown, MD 21740

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hagerstown?

Average rent prices in Hagerstown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Hagerstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hagerstown is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hagerstown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hagerstown are Broadway North ($995/mo), Historic North Hagerstown ($1,050/mo), and Elizabethtown East ($1,075/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?

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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