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Rental Market Trends in Sykesville, MD

What is the average rent in Sykesville, MD?

$1,479/month

Average Rent

644 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Sykesville, MD is $1,479 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Sykesville rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sykesville, you can expect to pay about $994 per month for a studio, $1,479 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,704 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,186 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$994/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,479/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,704/month
846 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,186/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sykesville, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $35 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sykesville, MD
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sykesville, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Sykesville is $1,479, you’ll want to make about $4,930 per month or $59,160 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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Sykesville, MD

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

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Gaither Manor Apartments

Gaither Manor Apartments

7430 Gaither Rd,
Sykesville, MD 21784

$1,250 - $1,400

1-2 Beds

Sykesville Apartments

Sykesville Apartments

7420-7 Village Rd,
Sykesville, MD 21784

$1,609 - $2,359

1-3 Beds

7413 Spout Hill Rd

7413 Spout Hill Rd

7413 Spout Hill Rd,
Sykesville, MD 21784

$2,300 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

6122 Rolling View Dr

6122 Rolling View Dr

6122 Rolling View Dr,
Sykesville, MD 21784

$2,500

3 Beds

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United States Maryland Sykesville 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 February 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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