Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Preston, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Preston
$2,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Preston is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Preston
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Preston rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Preston, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Preston, MD
Average rent prices in Preston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Preston, MD
Rent prices in Preston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Preston is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Preston run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $300 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,899 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change |  15% |
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 Preston, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
15%
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 Preston, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Preston, 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 Preston, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Preston and Bethany Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Preston
16%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Preston, MD is 5% higher than the median rent in Bethany Beach, DE.
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8%$1,995
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1%$2,225
7%$2,000
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Discover rentals in Preston, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Preston
22721 Marsh Creek Rd, Preston, MD 21655
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Preston
22721 Marsh Creek Rd, Preston, MD 21655
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Preston, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Preston rental market.
How much is rent in Preston?
The average rent in Preston is $2,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Preston?
Average rent prices in Preston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Preston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Preston is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Preston?
To comfortably afford rent in Preston, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).