Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Laurel, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Laurel, MD rent rose 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $112 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.4% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Laurel rents run 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher-cost tier for renters in the region with 59 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Laurel rent for about $1,312/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,300/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,850/month and $3,650/month respectively. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options available in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio segment in Laurel, MD saw rents decline by 5.7% year over year, diverging by 15.2 percentage points from the citywide increase. This contrasts with the overall market where rents rose 9.5%.
Median rent
Median rent in Laurel
$2,300/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Laurel is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laurel
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Laurel rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Laurel, MD
Average rent prices in Laurel have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,940, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Laurel run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,312 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 5% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Laurel | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,940 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,572 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Laurel
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,940
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,572
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
21%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laurel, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.
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22%Discover rentals in Laurel, MD
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Laurel
343 Alluvium Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
$1,050
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 11
4d ago
106 Morris Dr, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,402–$1,981
Apartment for rent
12h ago
11686 S Laurel Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,509–$1,974
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
2 beds
1 bath
$1,879
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$3,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
3h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,080
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
3h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,080
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,684–$3,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$3,810
Apartment for rent
12h ago
8301 Ashford Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,198
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,080
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,684–$3,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$3,810
Apartment for rent
12h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,544
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Laurel
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,080
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,684–$3,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,333
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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laurel?
Average rent prices in Laurel have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Laurel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Laurel is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Laurel?
March offers the best rental deals in Laurel with prices roughly 12% lower than November's peak rates, while December is the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
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).