Rent in Elkton, MD
Across Elkton's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,687 a month, with figures from $1,367–$1,860. The highest typical rent is in 21922 ($1,780) and the lowest in 21921 ($1,594). Owner-occupied homes in Cecil County pay about 0.89% 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 | $1,230 | $747–$1,438 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,397 | $1,088–$1,558 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,687 | $1,367–$1,860 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,004 | $1,603–$2,216 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,397 | $2,340–$2,516 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Elkton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elkton, MD?
- About $1,687 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,367–$1,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elkton, MD?
- About $1,397 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,088–$1,558. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elkton, MD?
- About $2,004 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,603–$2,216. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elkton, MD?
- About $1,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $747–$1,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elkton, MD?
- About $2,397 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,340–$2,516. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Elkton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 21922 has the highest typical rent at $1,780 a month, and 21921 the lowest at $1,594.
- What is the property tax rate in Elkton, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cecil County pay a typical 0.89% 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 Elkton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).