Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
Laurel, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Laurel, MD rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,254/month. Despite this yearly increase, rents fell 8.7% month over month, reflecting recent softness in the market.
Compared to national trends
Laurel rents run 15.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier suburban market with a modest total rental inventory of 61 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Laurel rent for $1,362/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,670/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at the citywide median of $2,254/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms rising to $3,800/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Laurel
$2,254/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Laurel is $2,254 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $304 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laurel
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 9% 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 $2,028, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Laurel run $1,651 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,265.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,362 | No Change |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,670 | 5% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,254 | 5% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Laurel | $1,808 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,028 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,512 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,254
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
Laurel
Average rent
$1,808
Apartments
Average rent
$2,028
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,512
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
16%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laurel, MD is 13% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
$3,225
10%$3,600
35%$2,555
3%$2,950
14%$2,450
5%$2,375
19%$1,995
6%$2,137
17%$1,997
8%$2,800
7%$2,795
16%Discover rentals in Laurel, MD
13h ago
106 Morris Dr, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,343–$1,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
11686 S Laurel Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$1,998
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Laurel
513 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707
2 beds
1 bath
$1,735
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
5h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$3,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Laurel
8026 Pennington Dr #8026, Laurel, MD 20724
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,693
Apartment for rent
2d ago
555 Main St Unit B, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$3,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,978–$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,693
Apartment for rent
8h ago
24 C St, Laurel, MD 20707
1 bed
1 bath
$1,560–$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
5h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$3,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,978–$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
14800 4th St, Laurel, MD 20707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,693
Apartment for rent
13h ago
8301 Ashford Blvd, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,424–$2,297
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6900 Andersons Way, Laurel, MD 20707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$3,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8185 Scenic Meadow Dr, Laurel, MD 20724
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,978–$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 Main and 509 Montgomery Streets, Laurel, MD 20707
1 bed
1 bath
$1,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Laurel
19 Post Office Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $2,254 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laurel?
Average rent prices in Laurel have decreased by 9% 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 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $304 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Laurel?
Laurel's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's available rental inventory.
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).