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Rental Market Trends in Elkton, MD

What is the average rent in Elkton, MD?

$1,498/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Elkton, MD is $1,498 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Elkton rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Elkton, you can expect to pay about $742 per month for a studio, $1,498 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,675 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,078 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$742/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,498/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,675/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,078/month
1,295 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

How much has average rent changed in Elkton, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 more 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 Elkton, MD
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elkton, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Elkton is $1,498, you’ll want to make about $4,993 per month or $59,916 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

Elkton, MD

270 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Elkton, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Boulden at Southfields

Boulden at Southfields

1001 Innovation Drive,
Elkton, MD 21921

$1,606 - $2,997 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Iron Ridge and Stonegate Apartments

Iron Ridge and Stonegate Apartments

4301 Stonegate Blvd,
Elkton, MD 21921

$1,629 - $2,474

1-3 Beds

West Creek Village

West Creek Village

1600 W Creek Village Dr,
Elkton, MD 21921

$1,225 - $1,900

1-3 Beds

Elkton Terrace

Elkton Terrace

103 Courtney Dr,
Elkton, MD 21921

$989 - $1,689

Studio - 3 Beds

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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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