Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Laurel, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Laurel, MD rent rose 4.9% year over year to a current median of $2,188/month. The $11 per month difference from last year is negligible and does not indicate a meaningful change in rent prices.
Compared to national trends
Laurel is 13.4% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 52 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,213/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month in Laurel, MD. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count.
What you'll pay
Houses have a median rent of $2,900/month while apartments rent for $1,808/month. Apartments make up 36.8% of total rentals, and houses 49.4%, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Laurel
$2,188/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Laurel is $2,188 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $258 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laurel
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Laurel rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Laurel, MD
Average rent prices in Laurel have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Laurel, MD
Rent prices in Laurel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laurel is $1,808, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Laurel run $1,687 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,126.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,213 | 1% |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Laurel | $1,715 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,808 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,975 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,219 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,213
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Laurel
Average rent
$1,715
Apartments
Average rent
$1,808
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,219
The table above reflects average rent prices in Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Laurel and Beltsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Laurel
13%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laurel, MD is 9% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.
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14%Discover rentals in Laurel, MD
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Laurel
11381 Laurelwalk Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Laurel
343 Alluvium Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1 bed
1 bath
$975
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
106 Morris Dr, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,343–$1,988
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Laurel
3336 Cormorant Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
$3,900
Price drop
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$3,510
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Laurel
13851 Belle Chasse Blvd #315, Laurel, MD 20707
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,860
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$3,510
Apartment for rent
5h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,693
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,860
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$3,510
Apartment for rent
5h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,693
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,860
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
2 beds
1 bath
$2,066
$1,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Laurel, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Laurel rental market.
How much is rent in Laurel?
The average rent in Laurel is $2,188 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laurel?
Average rent prices in Laurel have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Laurel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Laurel is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $258 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Laurel?
To comfortably afford rent in Laurel, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Laurel?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Laurel average around $1,700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,310/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).