Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson

$2,445/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,445 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $545 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Jefferson, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Jefferson, MD

Average rent prices in Jefferson have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,803, whereas a house costs $2,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,784 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,772.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

36%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,075

30%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

16%

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$2,445
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Bluemont, VA.

Discover rentals in Jefferson, MD

3841A Jefferson Pike - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

Residential Lease, JEFFERSON, MD

3841A Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
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

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 Jefferson, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson?

The average rent in Jefferson is $2,445 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Jefferson have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 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 $98,000/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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