Apartments For Rent in Sykesville, MD

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Apartments For Rent Near Sykesville, MD

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What Locals Say about Sykesville

Review Highlights

Sykesville, MD small-town charm near Baltimore with lively Main Street, easy drives, family perks. People love the safe, kid-friendly vibe, events, dining, parks, and quick commutes. They dislike scarce transit, few sidewalks or lights, some noise, and occasional crime.
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  • Melissa Amodei
    "There is a daytime bus system that you can schedule yo come right to your door however it must be scheduled around 72 hour ahead of time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween and Christmas. Downtown Sykesville has great dining, events and treats. Very family oriented. "
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  • Maryannrosa39
    "I drive here to visit but everything is fairly close. Less then 15 to commute. Beautiful new townhouse on the smaller side! Friendly neighbors "
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  • Jason M.
    "Homecoming parade, Santa on fire trucks, farmers markets, plenty of downtown activities, beer festivals etc."
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  • Alex H.
    "everything you need. friendly people. safe. hard working community. clean. kid friendly. great schools."
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  • Jason M.
    "We moved here and started our young family. Tons of kids in the neighborhood so we all have get together’s and pop over and let the kids play. We do small little activities on holidays, it’s pretty perfect in terms of raising young kids in this area. "
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  • Calypsoawakens
    "Lived here for five years. Neighborhood is declining. A lot more drug use going on around here. People are not as neighborly as they used to be "
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  • Nancy D.
    "There are no street lights for the sidewalks. If you walk your dog at night you’d need reflectors or a flash light. "
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  • Ashleigh O.
    "best small town, farmers market, first Friday's, main street events, ice fest, chilli and beer fest "
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  • Home searcher03
    "There is zero public transportation so this is not the place for you if you don’t have your own transportation like a car for example"
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  • Lilbusy
    "The area is quiet and peaceful you will most likely not have any noise problems and it is a safe environment "
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  • Nancy D.
    "Been here 9 years. Friendly neighbors. Lots of conveniences with a more rural feel. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, unique offerings. "
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  • David H.
    "This is a small town with character and historic roots. Close enough to the city but far enough away to be able to enjoy the scenery and a small town feeling"
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  • Rachel T.
    "Everyone is friendly well you sometimes get that one! But other then that I became friends with a lot of my neighbors ❤️"
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  • Lisa A
    "Great quiet friendly neighborhood Safe and family oriented Close to shopping and have everything you need"
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  • Angie
    "It’s a great community to raise children. It’s safe, beautiful and the schools are all Top-Rated 10’s!!!"
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  • Carlylesgrove
    "The schools are very good and there are parks and lakes. Easy access to major highways. Law inforcement is excellent shopping and restaurants most are outstanding."
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  • Sarah
    "No sidewalks to safely walk your dog unless you live in town or in a development. I live back a private lane with only a few homes. "
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  • Summer S.
    "my commute is pretty quick. i work in the shopping center off 26 with the panera and our house is near millard cooper usually anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes "
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  • Summer S.
    "theres plenty of pretty neighborhoods to walk in and a few parks. not too shabby most places are dog friendly"
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  • Fred A.
    "Nothing. The neighborhood is nice except for the street noise from route 99. There are plenty of dog owners here. "
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  • Ramilo4159
    "I've lived in this neighborhood since I was nine, I'm now 34, this is a nice area that is safe to raise kids in."
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  • Luloo1027
    "Same good area to raise family. Schools are very good. Neighbors are very nice. Well maintained areas."
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  • Sumit K.
    "It is nice neighborhood. All the major stores are within 10 minutes distance range. Baltimore city is30 minutes drive and DC is 50 minutes drive."
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  • Emma L.
    "Family friendly rural with nature acrsss to the reservoir easy commute to Baltimore and Washington DC "
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Average Rent Trends in Sykesville, MD

Rent in Sykesville, MD varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,500
Jul 2025$2,800
Aug 2025$2,360
Sep 2025$1,934
Oct 2025$2,600
Nov 2025$2,289
Dec 2025$1,765
Jan 2026$1,929
Feb 2026$2,295
Mar 2026$2,150
Apr 2026$2,300
May 2026$2,500
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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 Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,650$1,939$2,500$3,800$2,471
Townhomes——$2,600$3,300$2,600
Apartments and Condos$1,650$2,150$2,433—$2,150
Houses——$2,500$3,800$2,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Sykesville, MD

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Sykesville, MD?
    The average rent of an apartment in Sykesville, MD is $2,011 per month. This is about 4% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Sykesville, MD?
    The average rent of a house in Sykesville, MD is $3,300 per month. This is about 71% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Sykesville, MD?
    The average rent of a townhome in Sykesville, MD is $2,600 per month. This is about 35% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Sykesville, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Sykesville, MD was lowest in Dec 2025 when it was $1,765 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Sykesville, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Sykesville, MD was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $2,800 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Sykesville, MD?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Sykesville, MD is $1,650 per month. That is about $0 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Sykesville, MD?
    There are 22 available rental listings in Sykesville, MD.
  • What are some zip codes in Sykesville, MD?
    Sykesville, MD includes zip codes such as: 21784.
  • What are some cities near Sykesville, MD?
    Some nearby cities include: Marriottsville, Cooksville, Woodbine, Finksburg, West Friendship. These cities may have more rental options to explore.