Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
South Laurel, MD

Median rent

Median rent in South Laurel

$1,683/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Laurel is $1,683 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $217 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Laurel

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Laurel rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,683, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in South Laurel run $1,589 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,009.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$1,731

1%

36%

2 bedroom

$2,059

6%

29%

3 bedroom

$2,534

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,500

27%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,731

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,059

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,534

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

26%

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$1,683
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Laurel, MD is 41% lower than the median rent in Calverton, MD.

Discover rentals in South Laurel, MD

Arden Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.4

Very good

Arden Pointe Apartments

13315 Edinburgh Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,461–$2,105

Price dropped
Park View at Laurel - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Park View at Laurel

9000 Briarcroft Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325–$1,421

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Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+

9010 Briarcroft Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,082–$1,379

Price dropped

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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 $1,683 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Laurel?

Average rent prices in South Laurel have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does South Laurel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Laurel is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $217 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 $67,000/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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