Rent in Elkridge, MD
A 2-bedroom in Elkridge, MD (ZIP 21075) typically rents for about $2,158 a month, with a range of $2,006–$2,158. Owner-occupied homes in Howard County pay about 1.17% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,335 | $1,523–$2,335 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,844 | $1,625–$1,844 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,158 | $2,006–$2,158 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,551 | $2,509–$2,551 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500+ | $2,789–$3,500+ | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Elkridge ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elkridge, MD?
- About $2,158 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,006–$2,158. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elkridge, MD?
- About $1,844 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,625–$1,844. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elkridge, MD?
- About $2,551 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,509–$2,551. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elkridge, MD?
- About $2,335 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,523–$2,335. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elkridge, MD?
- About $3,500+ a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,789–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Elkridge, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Howard County pay a typical 1.17% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Elkridge rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).