Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Waldorf, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waldorf, MD rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.5% month-over-month decline in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waldorf runs 23.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with 63 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Waldorf, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,666/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,012/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,250/month. Houses dominate the market at 78.3% of rentals, with a median rent of $2,800/month compared to $1,900/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Waldorf
$2,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Waldorf is $2,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waldorf
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waldorf rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waldorf, MD
Average rent prices in Waldorf have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waldorf run $1,715 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,014.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,666 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,012 |  3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,625 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
St Charles | $2,197 | |
Waldorf | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,535 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,194 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,666
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,012
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
St Charles
Average rent
$2,197
Waldorf
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,535
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,194
Last 30 days
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
24%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waldorf, MD is 6% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
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2%$2,380
14%$3,122
10%$1,775
8%$3,200
10%$3,300
5%$2,950
2%$1,900
8%$2,000
4%$1,794
7%$1,750
10%$3,375
4%Discover rentals in Waldorf, MD
5d+ ago
St. Charles townhouse for rent in Waldorf
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,556–$5,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,676–$5,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
310 Tumbleweed Pl, Waldorf, MD 20601
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
1 bed
1 bath
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waldorf
4 beds
2 baths
$4,150
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Waldorf
2860 Brunston Castle Ln, Waldorf, MD 20601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waldorf
2493 Avesta Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,450
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
4670 Prestancia Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,596–$7,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,708–$10,088
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4817 Elmley Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,952–$6,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,556–$5,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4670 Prestancia Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,596–$7,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,556–$5,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6017 New Forest Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,676–$5,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 Heritage Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,492–$6,180
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4670 Prestancia Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,596–$7,790
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4872 Lichfield Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,708–$6,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4136 Falcon Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,556–$5,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11604 Lewisham Pl, Waldorf, MD 20602
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,021–$10,055
Price drop
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 $2,350 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waldorf?
Average rent prices in Waldorf have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Waldorf rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waldorf is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $94,000/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).