Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Laurel, MD

Median rent

Median rent in South Laurel

$1,609/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Laurel is $1,609 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $336 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Laurel

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Laurel rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Laurel, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Laurel, MD

Average rent prices in South Laurel have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 South Laurel, MD

Rent prices in South Laurel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Laurel is $1,613, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Laurel run $1,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,582.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

4%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,494

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,064

2%

26%

3 bedroom

$2,750

1%

25%

4 bedroom

$3,350

8%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,494

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,064

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in South Laurel and Calverton by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Laurel

Median rent price$1,609
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Laurel, MD is 45% lower than the median rent in Calverton, MD.

Discover rentals in South Laurel, MD

Briarwood Place Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Briarwood Place Apartment Homes

8800 Hunting Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,192–$1,956

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Laurel, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the South Laurel rental market.

How much is rent in South Laurel?

The average rent in South Laurel is $1,609 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Laurel?

Average rent prices in South Laurel have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does South Laurel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Laurel is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $336 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Laurel?

To comfortably afford rent in South Laurel, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Laurel?

Based on our current listings data, South Laurel itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,590. The area maintains steady inventory with about 42 apartments available monthly across different bedroom sizes.

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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