Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Ocean City, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ocean City rent stands today
Ocean City, MD rents slipped 0.8% year over year to a current median of $1,500/month. Renters pay $108 less per month than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Ocean City is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market has a small total rental inventory of 65 units, which limits options for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,290/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month in Ocean City. Larger units like 4+ bedrooms reach $2,850/month, showing variation across bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses have a median rent of $2,700/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,575/month. Apartments make up 18.0% of total rentals, with houses at 36.0%, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Ocean City
$1,500/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocean City is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocean City
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ocean City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ocean City, MD
Average rent prices in Ocean City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Ocean City, MD
Rent prices in Ocean City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocean City is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean City run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,587.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  13% | 82% | |
1 bedroom | $1,290 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 8% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 3% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ocean City, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
82%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ocean City, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ocean City and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ocean City
21%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocean City, MD is 32% lower than the median rent in Berlin, MD.
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11%Discover rentals in Ocean City, MD
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocean City
7200 Coastal Hwy #A2, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
207 8th St, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
805 142nd St #202, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
10300 Coastal Hwy #101, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Price dropped $125Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocean City
10613 Shifting Sands Dr, Ocean City, MD 21842
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
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.House for rent
10h ago
116 78th St, Ocean City, MD 21842
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
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.House for rent
Available Oct 13
10h ago
617 Bayshore Dr, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ocean City
139 Newport Bay Dr, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
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.House for rent
19h ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
302 32nd St #205, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
322 Bayshore Dr #2W, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocean City
1202 N Baltimore Ave #9, Ocean City, MD 21842
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocean City
1202 N Baltimore Ave #8, Ocean City, MD 21842
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
10h ago
116 78th St, Ocean City, MD 21842
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
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.House for rent
Available Oct 13
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
4201 Coastal Hwy #401, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ocean City
7200 Coastal Hwy #A1, Ocean City, MD 21842
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
322 Bayshore Dr #2W, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 13
12h ago
10144 Golf Course Rd, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 13
19h ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
302 32nd St #205, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
4201 Coastal Hwy #401, Ocean City, MD 21842
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Condo for rent in Ocean City
512 Robin Dr #2, Ocean City, MD 21842
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Ocean City, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Ocean City rental market.
How much is rent in Ocean City?
The average rent in Ocean City is $1,500 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ocean City?
Average rent prices in Ocean City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Ocean City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocean City is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocean City?
To comfortably afford rent in Ocean City, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).