What's the average rent in Ellicott City, MD?

Rental Market Trends in Ellicott City, MD

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $2,999 per month, which is 53% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,999

-3.1%-$96 decrease month-over-month

3.4%$99 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,364

HOUSES

$3,700

TOWNHOUSES

$3,100

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ellicott City, MD at $2,364 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,700 per month. Townhomes average $3,100 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,671
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$3,189
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,999

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ellicott City, MD is $1,671 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,189 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,395
All	$3,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Ellicott City, MD is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,395 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,550
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD is $1,550 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,345
4 Bedrooms	$3,700
All	$3,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ellicott City, MD is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,345 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,700 for a 4 bedroom house.