Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,530/mo

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,530 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson 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 Jefferson, MD

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 22% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Jefferson, MD

Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $1,839, whereas a house costs $2,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,836.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,782

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,899

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,550

1%

-

4 bedroom

$2,995

31%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,782

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

31%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson and Bluemont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson

Median rent price$2,530
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Bluemont, VA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, MD

3903 Manheim Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jefferson

3903 Manheim Place

3903 Manheim Pl, Jefferson, MD 21755

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson?

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,530 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 22% over the last month.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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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