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Rental Market Trends in Ellicott City, MD

What is the average rent in Ellicott City, MD?

$1,830/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $1,830 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/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 $1,878 per month for a studio, $1,830 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,270 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,279 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,878/month
624 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,830/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,270/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,279/month
1,735 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,937/month
3,005 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,006/month
1,158 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ellicott City, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $72 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City?

Based on current rent prices, Chatham and Old Ellicott City" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,779/month
854 Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,743/month
1,002 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellicott City?

Based on current rent prices, Old Ellicott City and Chatham" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellicott City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,743/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,779/month
854 Sq Ft

Which Ellicott City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most apartments available are Chatham and Old Ellicott City" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,779/month
854 Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,743/month
1,002 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ellicott City is $1,830, you’ll want to make about $6,100 per month or $73,200 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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Old Ellicott City

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$1,437/month
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$1,756/month
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$1,420 - $2,340

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Dorsey Overlook

9580 Old Route 108,
Ellicott City, MD 21042

$3,300 - $4,800

3 Beds

Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City

Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City

3182 Normandy Woods Dr,
Ellicott City, MD 21043

$1,795 - $2,700

1-3 Beds

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Chatham Gardens

3332 N Chatham Rd,
Ellicott City, MD 21042

$1,499 - $2,483

1-2 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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