Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Waldorf, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waldorf, MD rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,392/month. Renters today are paying slightly more than last year, with rents holding essentially flat month to month after a recent peak in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waldorf rents run 22.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing the city in a higher price tier compared to many other markets. The total rental inventory is relatively small, with 78 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Waldorf rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,710/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,036/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Waldorf saw rents decline by 11.8% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide increase of 4.0%. This segment's change reveals a distinct trend within the larger unit market.
Median rent
Median rent in Waldorf
$2,392/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waldorf is $2,392 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $442 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waldorf
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waldorf rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waldorf, MD
Average rent prices in Waldorf have remained the same 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
Waldorf, MD
Rent prices in Waldorf vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waldorf is $2,012, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Waldorf run $1,734 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,039.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  14% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,710 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,035 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,999 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
St Charles | $2,200 | |
Waldorf | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,012 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,625 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,035
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
St Charles
Average rent
$2,200
Waldorf
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,012
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waldorf and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waldorf
23%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waldorf, MD is 8% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,000
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3%$2,100
43%$3,225
2%Discover rentals in Waldorf, MD
5d+ ago
St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
St. Charles apartment for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
3381 Ryon Ct, Waldorf, MD 20601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
1 bed
1 bath
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
12220 Montreat Pl, Waldorf, MD 20601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11761 Nationals Ln #11761, Waldorf, MD 20602
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 4
15h ago
Verified
4817 Elmley Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,793–$8,737
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4670 Prestancia Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,728–$8,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,627–$6,147
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11604 Lewisham Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,847–$12,309
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,627–$6,147
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,346–$8,621
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2001 Wedgewood Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,642–$6,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,778–$5,879
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,346–$8,621
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2001 Wedgewood Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,742–$6,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,778–$5,879
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waldorf, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Waldorf rental market.
How much is rent in Waldorf?
The average rent in Waldorf is $2,392 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waldorf?
Average rent prices in Waldorf have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Waldorf rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waldorf is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $442 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waldorf?
To comfortably afford rent in Waldorf, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waldorf?
Waldorf, Maryland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).