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Rental Market Trends in Dundalk, MD

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Dundalk, MD is $1,079/month.

Rent in Dundalk is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,079/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.3%

Change / Year

655

Available Apartments

Dundalk rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Dundalk average $884 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dundalk average $1,079 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dundalk average $1,285 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dundalk average $1,501 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$884/month
542 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,285/month
818 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,501/month
939 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$985/month
456 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,896/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,065/month
913 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,715/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,313/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,865/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$943/month
175 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,965/month
745 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,281/month
839 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,890/month
1,053 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Dundalk, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Dundalk, MD

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dundalk, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Dundalk is $1,079, you’ll want to make about $3,596 per month or $43,152 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.

City

Dundalk, MD

655 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Dundalk We Think You'll Love

Foundry by the Park

Foundry by the Park

7003 Dunmanway,
Dundalk, MD 21222

1-2 Beds | $895 - $1,300

Harbor Estates Townhomes

Harbor Estates Townhomes

911 S Marlyn Ave,
Essex, MD 21221

2-3 Beds | $1,375 - $1,825

HOHM

HOHM

3905 Bank St,
Baltimore, MD 21224

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,448 - $4,989

Charlesmont Apartment Homes

Charlesmont Apartment Homes

3000 Wallford Dr,
Dundalk, MD 21222

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,035 - $1,390

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Dundalk?

The average rent in Dundalk is $1,079 per month, which is 35.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Dundalk?

The average rent for a house in Dundalk, MD is $2,065 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Dundalk?

The average rent for a townhome in Dundalk, MD is $1,965 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Dundalk?

The average rent for a condo in Dundalk, MD is $1,313 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Dundalk?

Rents in Dundalk, MD are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $15 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Dundalk?

In Dundalk, MD, 55% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Maryland Dundalk Rental Trends

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 June 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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