Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Smithsburg, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Smithsburg

$1,399/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithsburg is $1,399 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithsburg

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithsburg rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Smithsburg, MD

Average rent prices in Smithsburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 Smithsburg, MD

Rent prices in Smithsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithsburg is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithsburg run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

20%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,697

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$1,850

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smithsburg and Boonsboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithsburg

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithsburg, MD is 12% higher than the median rent in Boonsboro, MD.

Discover rentals in Smithsburg, MD

 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithsburg

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.
22143 Old Forge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithsburg

Residential Lease, SMITHSBURG, MD

22143 Old Forge Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Smithsburg, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Smithsburg?

The average rent in Smithsburg is $1,399 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithsburg?

Average rent prices in Smithsburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Smithsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithsburg is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $501 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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