Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Laurel, MD

Median rent

Median rent in South Laurel

$1,730/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Laurel is $1,730 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $219 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Laurel

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,648, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in South Laurel run $1,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,663.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,827

4%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,179

1%

33%

3 bedroom

$2,057

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,600

8%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,827

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,179

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,057

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

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$1,730
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Laurel, MD is 38% lower than the median rent in Calverton, MD.

Discover rentals in South Laurel, MD

Briarwood Place Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9

Excellent

Briarwood Place Apartment Homes

8800 Hunting Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,113–$2,116

Apartment for rent

Parke Laurel Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Parke Laurel Apartment Homes

13178 Larchdale Rd, South Laurel, MD 20708

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,329–$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Arden Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.4

Very good

Arden Pointe Apartments

13315 Edinburgh Ln, South Laurel, MD 20708

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

11601 Lighthouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in South Laurel

SINGLE_FAMILY - Contemporary - LAUREL, MD

11601 Lighthouse Dr, South Laurel, MD 20708

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House 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 $1,730 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Laurel?

Average rent prices in South Laurel have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $219 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 $69,000/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?

South Laurel offers rental options with a median rent of around $1,630. The area provides a good selection with an average of 54 listings available per month, giving budget-conscious renters multiple options to choose from.

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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