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Rental Market Trends in Crofton, MD

What is the average rent in Crofton, MD?

$1,977/month

Average Rent

794 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-9.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Crofton, MD is $1,977 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Crofton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Crofton, you can expect to pay about $1,349 per month for a studio, $1,977 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,177 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,326 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,349/month
850 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,977/month
794 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,177/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,326/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,769/month
701 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Crofton, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 9.3%, which averages out to $184 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Crofton, MD
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Crofton, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Crofton, MD?

Because the average rent in Crofton is $1,977, you’ll want to make about $6,590 per month or $79,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Crofton, MD

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Crofton, MD 21114

$1,990 - $2,515

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$2,045 - $8,707 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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