Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,599/mo

increased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,599 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $699 more per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 40% 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 Jefferson, MD

Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,613 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,869.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,575

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,902

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,449

4%

-

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,902

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,449

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

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$2,599
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

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

4015B Jefferson Pike - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

JEFFERSON, MD

4015B Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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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 $2,599 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $699 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 $104,000/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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