Dorsey Overlook
9580 Old Route 108,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 Beds | $3,300 - $4,800
Rental Market Trends in Ellicott City, MD
What is the average rent in Ellicott City, MD?
$1,833/month
Average Rent
746 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $1,833 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Ellicott City rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ellicott City, you can expect to pay about $1,847 per month for a studio, $1,833 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,361 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ellicott City, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $75 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ellicott City, MD
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
79%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City?
Based on current rent prices, Chatham, Patuxent Valley Overlook and Orchard Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellicott City?
Based on current rent prices, Old Ellicott City, Patuxent Valley Overlook and Orchard Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellicott City.
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Which Ellicott City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most apartments available are Chatham, Old Ellicott City and Patuxent Valley Overlook .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ellicott City, MD?
Because the average rent in Ellicott City is $1,833, you’ll want to make about $6,110 per month or $73,320 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.
How does Ellicott City, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ellicott City, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
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$1,433/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,753/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.