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 May 2026, the average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $2,967 per month, which is 55% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,967

11.3%$301 increase month-over-month

-0.9%-$28 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,238

HOUSES

$3,500

TOWNHOUSES

$3,120

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ellicott City, MD at $2,238 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,500 per month. Townhomes average $3,120 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,728
2 Bedrooms	$2,246
3 Bedrooms	$3,149
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$2,967

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ellicott City, MD is $1,728 per month, followed by $2,246 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,149 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,149
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$3,120

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Ellicott City, MD is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,149 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,025
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,025

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,025 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,450 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,345
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ellicott City, MD is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,345 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.