Apartments For Rent in Elkton, MD

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Apartments For Rent Near Elkton, MD

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What Locals Say about Elkton

Review Highlights

Elkton, MD buzzes with easy living near I-95 and Fair Hill, quick hops to Delaware and shore. People like friendly, family blocks, light traffic, parks and trails, walkable schools, and tax-free shopping nearby. They dislike drug activity, occasional theft, limited transit, and train noise.
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  • Trulia User
    "our neighborhood has a full range of children ages NB to 18+. Halloween is really a nice time for the children. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there is always someone walking around like a zombie. drug users are in front of most stores. there all always walking around. you see alot of homeless people as well. make sure to explain about drug use to your children. it's an epidemic here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been here almost 20 years. Raised our kids here. It’s beautiful and safe! We love it it we would have moved."
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  • Trulia User
    "good neighbors and neighborhood watch. looking for another house in this development plus the schools are excellent. this is where i want my kids to grow up"
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  • Trulia User
    "That the school is safe and the neighbors are safe and friendly. Ty he crime rate is low as and parents look out for other children"
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  • Dmarie1269
    "Close access to I-95 and to DELAWARE. Easy access to Route 40. If there is an accident there is always another route that you can take. "
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  • Cuttinchief
    "The most beautiful sunsets and friendly neighborhood people. You can sit on your porch and watch the city fireworks. Beautiful "
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  • Edward H. J.
    "Not too bad, traffic is pretty minimal since most companies close by. The highway is near and also alternate route "
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  • Lghumphries
    "The homeowners association organizes block parties, and many families live here. Neighbors share information about service providers. "
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  • Amber M.
    "No one ever picks up after their dog so you have to watch where you walk. There’s not a lot of open green space for the dogs to run. "
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  • Chelseaslonecker
    "Love the neighborhood. It sounds worse than it is, lived in Elkton my whole life. Moved to the town about 5 years a ago. I don’t mind it at all"
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  • Kdj2217
    "???? I am not a dog owner so I can’t answer this. There are a lot of dog owners in this area so I assume they like the area for their pets. It is a safe area for walking and being outside "
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  • Manoucheka B.
    "all depends of where you live . Elementary school is fine, high school is horrible. I used to use glasgow park which is 5 minutes away. apartmant are cheaper ."
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  • Wendy D.
    "We just moved here from Wilmington. We are near Fair Hill and we love it. We are keeping our eyes out to buy"
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  • Jodjshe1515
    "Everyone owns a dog and walks them around the neighborhood all the time the neighborhood is very friendly and neighbors actually look out for eachother."
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  • Jane O.
    "dogs are always on a leash and never loose and stray. In the development they are not permitted so I'm asduming they are coming from a different development."
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  • Jane O.
    "Other people walking dogs have had their dogs attacked even though they are on a leash also. There are also ALOT of strays wondering the streets."
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  • Michael S.
    "I have lived in the area for over 3 years and i have had no issues. The neighborhood is friendly and a quite place to live. "
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  • Maryadams1981
    "My neighborhood can be very loud and annoying. We do go on walks quite a bit and try to get along with our neighbors. Hope one day to move out of our neighborhood."
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  • Terry M.
    "It’s boarder line Newark De. but no public transportation, traffic not heavy, pretty well kept neighborhoods."
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  • Beth H
    "We are within walking distance to all the schools. Also, we are close to various local restaurants and convenience stores. "
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  • Lisa C.
    "most people are home owners and watch out for one another. some renters are making the area less attractive. "
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  • Redsetter4
    "This is a dog owners dream! Neighbors consistently walk their dogs through the neighborhood. The state park is also adjacent to the neighborhood with 100s of miles of trails for people and dogs to explore!! "
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  • Dylan C.
    "i see dogs all the time i have dogs 2 of them very friendly dogs everywhere i like to find a place where i have a big yard for dogs but i love dogs "
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  • Amanda Y.
    "Elkton has got bad, my car was stolen from my driveway and they left there bike. I’m currently looking to move out of this area ASAP "
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  • Kimikorn13
    "Persimmon Creek Though there are a lot of children in the community it is still very quiet and serene, lots of wooded areas and the HOA takes good care of the common spaces."
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  • Tya P.
    "Commute to the eastern shore of MD is smooth and traffic free. Easy access to I-95 to get to Baltimore and DC. Not far from the Delaware line for tax free shopping."
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  • Thedogsled
    "Community pond, tennis court and basketball ct. Neighborhood borders state park neighborhood is in the country with large wooded lots."
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Average Rent Trends in Elkton, MD

Rent in Elkton, MD varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,800
Jul 2025$1,495
Aug 2025$1,800
Sep 2025$2,000
Oct 2025$2,000
Nov 2025$2,000
Dec 2025$1,850
Jan 2026$2,000
Feb 2026$1,950
Mar 2026$1,956
Apr 2026$1,983
May 2026$1,850
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,022$1,750$2,100$3,250$1,900
Townhomes—$1,750$1,995—$1,900
Apartments and Condos$1,000$1,300——$1,000
Houses—$1,650$2,200$3,250$2,200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Elkton, MD

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Elkton, MD?
    The average rent of an apartment in Elkton, MD is $1,448 per month. This is about 25% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Elkton, MD?
    The average rent of a house in Elkton, MD is $2,250 per month. This is about 17% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Elkton, MD?
    The average rent of a townhome in Elkton, MD is $1,980 per month. This is about 3% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Elkton, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elkton, MD was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $1,495 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Elkton, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Elkton, MD was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Elkton, MD?
    There are 19 available rental listings in Elkton, MD.
  • What are some zip codes in Elkton, MD?
    Elkton, MD includes zip codes such as: 21921, 21920, 21916, 21922.
  • What are some cities near Elkton, MD?
    Some nearby cities include: Elk Mills, North East, Charlestown, Newark, Chesapeake City. These cities may have more rental options to explore.