Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Waldorf, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Waldorf rent stands today

    Waldorf, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,375/month. Renters are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent increased 4.3%.

  • Waldorf runs 23.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 70 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Waldorf rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,710/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,173/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. The 2-bedroom segment rose 7.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Waldorf

$2,375/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waldorf is $2,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waldorf

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waldorf rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Waldorf, MD

Average rent prices in Waldorf have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,949, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Waldorf run $1,726 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,167.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

24%

-

1 bedroom

$1,710

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,173

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,600

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,710

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,173

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$2,375
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by34%

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.

Discover rentals in Waldorf, MD

12045 Bamburgh Ct #BS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Charles house for rent in Waldorf

12045 Bamburgh Ct #BS, Waldorf, MD 20602

1 bed

1 bath

$799

$700

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 9

12045 Bamburgh Ct Bsmt #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf

1 bed

1 bath

$799

$700

Price drop

House for rent

12045 Bamburgh Ct Bsmt #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf

1 bed

1 bath

$799

$700

Price drop

House for rent

12045 Bamburgh Ct Bsmt #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf

1 bed

1 bath

$799

$700

Price drop

House 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 $2,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waldorf?

Average rent prices in Waldorf have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $445 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 $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waldorf?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waldorf average around $1,700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,080/month.

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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