Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Airy, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Airy

$2,900/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Airy is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Airy

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Airy rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mount Airy, MD

Average rent prices in Mount Airy have increased by 5% 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 Mount Airy, MD

Rent prices in Mount Airy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Airy is $1,860, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Airy run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,860.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,417

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,010

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,900

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,111

26%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$3,150

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,417

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,010

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,111

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mount Airy and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Airy

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,099
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Airy, MD is 38% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in Mount Airy, MD

17545 Hardy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Airy

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
1670 Florence Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Airy

Residential Lease, MOUNT AIRY, MD

1670 Florence Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
692 Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Mount Airy

Residential Lease, MOUNT AIRY, MD

692 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771

5 beds

3 baths

$3,950

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 Mount Airy, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Airy rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Airy?

The average rent in Mount Airy is $2,900 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Airy?

Average rent prices in Mount Airy have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Mount Airy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Airy is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Airy?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Airy, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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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