Ellicott City, MD rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Ellicott City, MD is $2,900.

Average rent

$2,900

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

+$1

Available rentals

92

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $6,150.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2003
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6003
$1,7002
$1,8003
$1,9006
$2,0002
$2,1008
$2,2007
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,6002
$2,7009
$2,80013
$2,9008
$3,0003
$3,1008
$3,2007
$3,3002
$3,4006
$3,5006
$3,7001
$3,8001
$3,9005
$4,0004
$4,1003
$4,2004
$4,3001
$4,4002
$4,5002
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $1 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,800No data
Oct$2,700No data
Nov$2,800No data
Dec$2,800No 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.

cool

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 - $6,150 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 $1

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 decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Ellicott City, MD?

There are currently 92 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.

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