Ellicott City, MD rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,900.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $5,300.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,600 | $2,563 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $2,633 |
| Mar | $2,300 | $2,493 |
| Apr | $2,312 | $2,500 |
| May | $2,589 | $2,800 |
| Jun | $2,800 | $3,125 |
| Jul | $2,750 | $2,900 |
| Aug | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Sep | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,700 | No data |
| Nov | $2,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,800 | No data |
Market temperature
The Ellicott City, MD rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Ellicott City, MD is 38% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Ellicott City, MD?
The average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $2,900.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Ellicott City, MD?
Houses in Ellicott City, MD rent between $750 - $5,300 with an average rent of $2,900.
3. How has the rent in Ellicott City, MD changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Ellicott City, MD increased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Ellicott City, MD increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Ellicott City, MD did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Ellicott City, MD?
There are currently 69 rentals available in Ellicott City, MD.
6. How do rent prices in Ellicott City, MD compare with the national average?
The average rent in Ellicott City, MD is $2,900 — 38.1% higher the national average of $2,100.