Dorsey Overlook
9580 Old Route 108,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
3 Beds | $3,300 - $4,800
$1,844/month
Average Rent
746 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $1,844 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Ellicott City rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ellicott City, you can expect to pay about $1,880 per month for a studio, $1,844 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,228 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,341 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $78 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Chatham, Woodland Village and Brightfield Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City.
Based on current rent prices, Old Ellicott City, Woodland Village and Brightfield Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellicott City.
The neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most apartments available are Old Ellicott City, Woodland Village and Brightfield Farms .
Because the average rent in Ellicott City is $1,844, you’ll want to make about $6,146 per month or $73,752 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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