Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
West Laurel, MD

Median rent

Median rent in West Laurel

$2,100/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Laurel is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $190 more per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Laurel

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Laurel rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Laurel, MD

Average rent prices in West Laurel have increased by 95% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 West Laurel, MD

Rent prices in West Laurel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Laurel is $2,005, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Laurel run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,084.

Listings

Studio

$1,380

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,599

5%

-

2 bedroom

$2,200

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

26%

4 bedroom

$3,600

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

9%

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

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

West Laurel

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,473
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Laurel, MD is 15% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.

Discover rentals in West Laurel, MD

15504 Bond Mill Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Laurel

$3,400 - 3 Bed 2 Bath Home in West Laurel

15504 Bond Mill Rd #NA, West Laurel, MD 20707

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

$3,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 24

6006 Windham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in West Laurel

Laurel, MD

6006 Windham Rd, West Laurel, MD 20707

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

6006 Windham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Laurel

SINGLE_FAMILY - Split Level - LAUREL, MD

6006 Windham Rd, West Laurel, MD 20707

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

16300 Dahl Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Laurel

Residential Lease, LAUREL, MD

16300 Dahl Rd, West Laurel, MD 20707

4 beds

3 baths

$3,650

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Laurel, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the West Laurel rental market.

How much is rent in West Laurel?

The average rent in West Laurel is $2,100 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Laurel?

Average rent prices in West Laurel have increased by 95% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.

How does West Laurel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Laurel is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $190 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Laurel?

To comfortably afford rent in West Laurel, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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