Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Shady Side, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shady Side
$2,950/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Shady Side is $2,950 per month as of November 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shady Side
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shady Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shady Side, MD
Average rent prices in Shady Side have increased by 21% 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
Shady Side, MD
Rent prices in Shady Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shady Side is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Shady Side run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,740.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,550 | 6% |  15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 21% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 13% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 29% | - |
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 Shady Side, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | No Change | 20% | |
Condos | $2,400 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,000 | 21% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
29%
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 Shady Side, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shady Side, 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 Shady Side, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shady Side and Arnold by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shady Side
55%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shady Side, MD is 13% higher than the median rent in Arnold, MD.
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5%Discover rentals in Shady Side, MD
4d ago
House for rent in Shady Side
1154 Steamboat Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shady Side
6285 Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shady Side
6285 Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
Studio
0 baths
$2,900
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
4d ago
House for rent in Shady Side
1154 Steamboat Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shady Side
6285 Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shady Side
6285 Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
Studio
0 baths
$2,900
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shady Side
6285 Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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
4d ago
House for rent in Shady Side
1154 Steamboat Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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
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Frequently asked questions for Shady Side, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Shady Side rental market.
How much is rent in Shady Side?
The average rent in Shady Side is $2,950 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shady Side?
Average rent prices in Shady Side have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Shady Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shady Side is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shady Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Shady Side, 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).