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Rental Market Trends in Mount Airy, MD

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Mount Airy, MD is $1,199/month.

Rent in Mount Airy is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,199/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Size

+17.6%

Change / Year

3

Available Apartments

Mount Airy rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Mount Airy average $1,098 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mount Airy average $1,199 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mount Airy average $1,249 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mount Airy average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,098/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,199/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,249/month
900 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Mount Airy, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 17.6%, which averages out to $211 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Mount Airy, MD

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Airy, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Mount Airy is $1,199, you’ll want to make about $3,996 per month or $47,952 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.

City

Mount Airy, MD

3 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mount Airy, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mount Airy, 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.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • New Market

    New Market

    Avg Rent: $2,080/month

  • Damascus

    Damascus

    Avg Rent: $1,403/month

  • Sykesville

    Sykesville

    Avg Rent: $1,518/month

Apartment Communities in Mount Airy We Think You'll Love

13701 Old National Pike

13701 Old National Pike

13701 Old National Pike,
Mount Airy, MD 21771

2 Beds | $1,970

1851 Florence Rd

1851 Florence Rd

1851 Florence Rd,
Mount Airy, MD 21771

2 Beds | $1,800

17545 Hardy Rd

17545 Hardy Rd

17545 Hardy Rd,
Mount Airy, MD 21771

3 Beds | $2,000

Gaither Manor Apartments

Gaither Manor Apartments

7430 Gaither Rd,
Sykesville, MD 21784

1-2 Beds | $1,250 - $1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mount Airy?

The average rent in Mount Airy is $1,199 per month, which is 28.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Mount Airy?

Rents in Mount Airy, MD are increasing, with prices up 17.6% year-over-year and $211 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Mount Airy?

In Mount Airy, MD, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Maryland Mount Airy Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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