Rental Market Trends in Laurel, MD

Q: What is the average rent in Laurel, MD?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Laurel, MD was $1,698/month.

What is the average rent in Laurel, MD?

$1,698/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Laurel, MD is $1,698 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Laurel rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Laurel, you can expect to pay about $1,432 per month for a studio, $1,698 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,019 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,416 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,432/month

514 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,698/month

776 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,019/month

1,054 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,416/month

1,278 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,283/month

1,024 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,764/month

1,626 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,276/month

2,435 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,110/month

388 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,556/month

626 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,049/month

933 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,244/month

1,792 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Laurel, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

7% $1,001 - $1,500/month

65% $1,501 - $2,000/month

28% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Laurel?

Based on current rent prices, Snow Hill Manor, Oak Crest and Snowden Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Laurel.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Snow Hill Manor

$1,473/month

687 Sq Ft

Oak Crest

$1,502/month

693 Sq Ft

Snowden Oaks

$1,502/month

751 Sq Ft

Cluster Oaklands

$1,504/month

750 Sq Ft

Berkshires on Briarwood

$1,510/month

697 Sq Ft

Montpelier

$1,543/month

771 Sq Ft

Maryland City

$1,641/month

876 Sq Ft

Montepelier Woods

$1,647/month

721 Sq Ft

Larium Estates Ashford

$1,784/month

825 Sq Ft

Savage-Guilford

$1,796/month

821 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Laurel?

Based on current rent prices, Laurel Lakes, Wilshire and North Laurel are the most expensive neighborhoods in Laurel.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Laurel Lakes

$2,314/month

827 Sq Ft

Wilshire

$2,045/month

873 Sq Ft

North Laurel

$1,960/month

822 Sq Ft

Russett Development

$1,935/month

881 Sq Ft

River Village at Russett

$1,935/month

881 Sq Ft

South Laurel

$1,802/month

732 Sq Ft

Savage-Guilford

$1,796/month

821 Sq Ft

Larium Estates Ashford

$1,784/month

825 Sq Ft

Montepelier Woods

$1,647/month

721 Sq Ft

Maryland City

$1,641/month

876 Sq Ft

Which Laurel neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Laurel with the most apartments available are South Laurel, Laurel Lakes and Larium Estates Ashford .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

South Laurel

$1,802/month

732 Sq Ft

Laurel Lakes

$2,314/month

827 Sq Ft

Larium Estates Ashford

$1,784/month

825 Sq Ft

Snow Hill Manor

$1,473/month

687 Sq Ft

Snowden Oaks

$1,502/month

751 Sq Ft

Maryland City

$1,641/month

876 Sq Ft

Berkshires on Briarwood

$1,510/month

697 Sq Ft

Cluster Oaklands

$1,504/month

750 Sq Ft

Wilshire

$2,045/month

873 Sq Ft

Montpelier

$1,543/month

771 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Laurel is $1,698, you’ll want to make about $5,660 per month or $67,920 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 Laurel, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Laurel, 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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Apartment Averages

Snow Hill Manor

Laurel, MD

Laurel Lakes

Laurel, MD

Studio

One Bedroom

Two Bedroom

Three Bedroom

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Property Management Companies in Laurel, MD

Morgan Properties

327

Communities
98,339

Units
200

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5 Communities in Laurel

Grady Management, Inc.

51

Communities
12,165

Units
34

Cities

4 Communities in Laurel

Sage Ventures

11

Communities
4,545

Units
10

Cities

4 Communities in Laurel

Quest Management Group

21

Communities
7,540

Units
16

Cities

3 Communities in Laurel

BDMG Inc

11

Communities
4,164

Units
8

Cities

3 Communities in Laurel

Bozzuto

390

Communities
118,786

Units
156

Cities

2 Communities in Laurel

AvalonBay

236

Communities
79,539

Units
154

Cities

2 Communities in Laurel

Gates Hudson

99

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19,904

Units
44

Cities

2 Communities in Laurel

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.