Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
West Laurel, MD

Median rent

Median rent in West Laurel

$2,100/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Laurel is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Laurel

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Laurel rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 17% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Laurel run $1,759 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,380

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,669

3%

88%

2 bedroom

$1,983

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,800

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,700

8%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,669

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

88%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,983

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

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 by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Laurel, MD is 25% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.

Discover rentals in West Laurel, MD

16300 Dahl Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in West Laurel

Residential Lease, LAUREL, MD

16300 Dahl Rd, West Laurel, MD 20707

4 beds

3 baths

$3,375

Price dropped $125
6804 Diploma Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Laurel

Residential Lease, LAUREL, MD

6804 Diploma Dr, West Laurel, MD 20707

4 beds

3.5 baths

$4,000

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Laurel?

Average rent prices in West Laurel have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does West Laurel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Laurel is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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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