Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Waldorf, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waldorf rent stands today
Waldorf, MD rent rose 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $149 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's climb to a new peak this October.
Compared to national trends
Waldorf runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with 79 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,708/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,025/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,325/month in Waldorf. The studio median rent of $1,200/month is the lowest among bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Waldorf fell 55.5% year over year, contrasting with the overall market rise of 6.9%. This segment's decline marks a distinct shift within the city's rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Waldorf
$2,300/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Waldorf is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waldorf
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waldorf rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waldorf, MD
Average rent prices in Waldorf have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,952, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Waldorf run $1,742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,015.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  20% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,708 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,325 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
St Charles | $2,201 | |
Waldorf | $2,722 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,952 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,395 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,700 | 2% | 4% | |
Rooms | $975 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,708
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,325
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
St Charles
Average rent
$2,201
Waldorf
Average rent
$2,722
Apartments
Average rent
$1,952
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
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
21%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waldorf, MD is 10% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
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6%$2,100
5%$1,750
4%$1,985
2%$3,295
5%Discover rentals in Waldorf, MD
5d+ ago
St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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.House for rent
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
4 baths
$900
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,659–$6,030
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
10925 Moore St, Waldorf, MD 20603
3 beds
2 baths
$29,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
2505 Goldenrod Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
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.House for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
12936 Broadview Run Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,150
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
2860 Brunston Castle Ln, Waldorf, MD 20601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
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.House for rent
9h ago
Verified
4817 Elmley Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,840–$7,092
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4670 Prestancia Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,883–$8,382
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,669–$9,994
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,659–$6,030
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,669–$9,994
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,659–$6,030
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2001 Wedgewood Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1 –2 beds
1 bath
$1,631–$5,594
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1 –2 beds
1 bath
$1,568–$6,126
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,659–$6,030
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2001 Wedgewood Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,631–$5,594
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,712–$5,855
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.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 $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waldorf?
Average rent prices in Waldorf have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Waldorf rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waldorf 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 Waldorf?
To comfortably afford rent in Waldorf, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waldorf?
September offers the lowest rents in Waldorf with about 6% savings compared to February's peak prices, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
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).