Millersville

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Millersville, MD Area Guide

A wooded community next door to major cities.

Family-Friendly Peaceful Wooded Countryside Parks

Tucked into the wooded hills of Anne Arundel County, Millersville sits in a sweet spot between two major metros — just 17 miles south of Baltimore and about 25 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. The area has a distinctly laid-back, suburban feel with mature trees lining the streets and green space around nearly every corner. Kinder Farm Park, a sprawling 288-acre preserve, draws locals year-round with its hiking trails, open fields, and working farmhouse museum that nods to the area's agricultural roots. Anne Arundel Community College anchors the community with a steady academic presence, and the Chesapeake Bay is close enough that weekend boating and fishing trips are genuinely part of life here.

Renters in Millersville will find a mix of townhome communities, garden-style apartments, and spacious single-family rentals, all set against a backdrop of trees and quiet residential streets. Shopping, dining, and everyday errands are easy to handle locally, and I-97 keeps commuters well connected. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, held annually in nearby Crownsville, draws thousands of visitors each fall and has become one of the region's most beloved traditions.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Millersville, MD is $1,661 for one bedroom, $1,897 for two bedrooms, and $2,271 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Millersville has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,661/month
834 Sq Ft
House
$3,479/month
2,142 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,856/month
1,173 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Shipley's Choice Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

342 Students

Millersville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

372 Students

Ruth Parker Eason School

Public

Grades PK-12

156 Students

Old Mill Middle South

Public

Grades 6-8

979 Students

Old Mill Middle North

Public

Grades 6-8

960 Students

Ruth Parker Eason School

Public

Grades PK-12

156 Students

Old Mill High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,445 Students

Ruth Parker Eason School

Public

Grades PK-12

156 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kinder Farm Park
  • Fort Smallwood Park
  • Downs Park
  • Chesapeake Bay NERR
  • Tawes Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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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.