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Rental Market Trends in Ellicott City, MD

What is the average rent in Ellicott City, MD?

$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.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,880/month
626 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,844/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,228/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,341/month
1,735 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,627/month
4,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,099/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,629/month
1,953 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $78 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 June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ellicott City, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
79% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City?

Based on current rent prices, Chatham, Woodland Village and Brightfield Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellicott City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,828/month
860 Sq Ft
Woodland Village
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Brightfield Farms
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,942/month
973 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,942/month
973 Sq Ft
Woodland Village
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Brightfield Farms
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,828/month
860 Sq Ft

Which Ellicott City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ellicott City with the most apartments available are Old Ellicott City, Woodland Village and Brightfield Farms .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Ellicott City
$2,942/month
973 Sq Ft
Woodland Village
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Brightfield Farms
$2,316/month
761 Sq Ft
Chatham
$1,828/month
860 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 $1,844, 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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Apartment Averages

Chatham

Ellicott City, MD

Old Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD

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One Bedroom
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$1,426/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,743/month
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9580 Old Route 108,
Ellicott City, MD 21042

3 Beds | $3,300 - $4,800

Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City

Renaissance Hills at Ellicott City

3182 Normandy Woods Dr,
Ellicott City, MD 21043

1-3 Beds | $1,850 - $2,700

ReNew Howard Crossing

ReNew Howard Crossing

8732 Town and Country Blvd,
Ellicott City, MD 21043

1-2 Beds | $1,480 - $2,390

Plum Tree Apartments

Plum Tree Apartments

3463 Plum Tree Dr,
Ellicott City, MD 21042

1-2 Beds | $1,508 - $2,329

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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.

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