Centreville

Background Image

Centreville, MD Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,145

Population

4,852

Renter Mix

21% Rent

A cozy small town on Corsica River

Suburban Restaurants Great Schools Quaint Family-Friendly River

Situated on the Corsica River — stemming from Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay — Centreville is a quaint small town with a family-friendly atmosphere. Known for its great public schools, local restaurants, and small businesses, Centreville is the ideal city for renters interested in a close-knit community near the waterfront. A few historic landmarks and longstanding homes give Centreville the historic charm its known for.

With such close proximity to the waterfront, residents can easily enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching at the nearby Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge on Kent Island. Pubs, bistros, and seafood eateries can be found in town like Doc’s Riverside Grille, along with county offices, churches, and community parks. The closest major metro area to Centreville is Baltimore, located just 60 miles northwest across the waterfront.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$108,860

Average: $126,672

Education

1,395

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,741

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Centreville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Centreville, MD is $1,145 for one bedroom, $771 for two bedrooms, and $885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Centreville has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,145/month
800 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Centreville, MD

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Kennard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

Centreville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

560 Students

Centreville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

481 Students

Queen Anne's County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,209 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wye Oak State Park
  • Tuckahoe State Park
  • Adkins Arboretum
  • Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Top Apartments in Centreville

Houses for Rent in Centreville

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.