Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Sykesville, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Sykesville

$2,300/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sykesville is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sykesville

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sykesville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Sykesville, MD

Average rent prices in Sykesville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Sykesville, MD

Rent prices in Sykesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sykesville is $1,978, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sykesville run $1,602 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,073.

Listings

Studio

$2,176

11%

80%

1 bedroom

$1,488

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,128

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,800

7%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,750

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,176

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

80%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,488

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,128

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sykesville and Ashton Sandy Spring by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sykesville

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,539
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sykesville, MD is 9% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.

Discover rentals in Sykesville, MD

3868 Sykesville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sykesville

Residential Lease, SYKESVILLE, MD

3868 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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.
7530 Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Apartment for rent in Sykesville

7530 Main St #3, Sykesville, MD 21784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
819 Herman Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sykesville

Residential Lease, SYKESVILLE, MD

819 Herman Way, Sykesville, MD 21784

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,000

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.
628 Autumn Sky Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sykesville

Residential Lease, SYKESVILLE, MD

628 Autumn Sky Ct, Sykesville, MD 21784

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,500

Price dropped $1,000Fees 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 Sykesville, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Sykesville rental market.

How much is rent in Sykesville?

The average rent in Sykesville is $2,300 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sykesville?

Average rent prices in Sykesville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Sykesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sykesville is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sykesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Sykesville, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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