Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Olney, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Olney

$2,950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Olney is $2,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,025 more per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Olney

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Olney rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,307, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Olney run $1,626 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,941.

Listings

Studio

$2,023

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,988

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,575

4%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,650

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,023

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,988

Last 30 days

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,950
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olney, MD is 64% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Olney, MD

3216 Spartan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Olney

OLNEY, MD

3216 Spartan Rd, Olney, MD 20832

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

3121 Benton Square Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Olney

House for rent

17626 Longview Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Townhouse for rent in Olney

17626 Longview Ln, Olney, MD 20832

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

House for rent

18621 Woodgate Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Townhouse for rent in Olney

Residential Lease, OLNEY, MD

18621 Woodgate Pl, Olney, MD 20832

5 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

$2,800

Price drop

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 $2,950 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Olney?

Average rent prices in Olney have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Olney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Olney is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $118,000/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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