Last updated on July 4, 2026

Average rent in
Olney, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Olney

$2,700/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Olney is $2,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Olney

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Olney rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Olney, MD

Average rent prices in Olney have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Olney, MD

Rent prices in Olney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Olney is $2,351, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Olney run $1,626 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,941.

Listings

Studio

$1,917

No Change

84%

1 bedroom

$2,065

2%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,500

3%

28%

3 bedroom

$3,250

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,600

10%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,917

Last year

84%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,065

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Olney and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Olney

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,828
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olney, MD is 48% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Olney, MD

HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

HOC at Willow Manor LLC

18301 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,626–$1,941

Apartment for rent

3216 Spartan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Olney

Condo - OLNEY, MD

3216 Spartan Rd, Olney, MD 20832

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

17021 Moss Side Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Olney

TOWNHOME - Colonial - OLNEY, MD

17021 Moss Side Ln, Olney, MD 20832

3 beds

3 baths

$2,595

House for rent

6 Dumfries Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Olney

Townhouse, Interior Row/Townhouse - OLNEY, MD

6 Dumfries Ct, Olney, MD 20832

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Olney, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Olney rental market.

How much is rent in Olney?

The average rent in Olney is $2,700 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Olney?

Average rent prices in Olney have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Olney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Olney is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Olney?

To comfortably afford rent in Olney, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Olney?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Olney, MD is $1,505, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,031.

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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