Rent in Ellicott City, MD
Across Ellicott City's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,142 a month, with figures from $2,006–$2,162. The highest typical rent is in 21042 ($2,162) and the lowest in 21041 ($2,006). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. 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 | $2,054 | $1,523–$3,500+ | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,719 | $1,625–$1,767 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,142 | $2,006–$2,162 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,509 | $2,470–$2,640 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,771 | $2,719–$2,789 | 3 |
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).
Ellicott City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellicott City, MD?
- About $2,142 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,006–$2,162. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ellicott City, MD?
- About $1,719 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,625–$1,767. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ellicott City, MD?
- About $2,509 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,470–$2,640. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ellicott City, MD?
- About $2,054 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,523–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ellicott City, MD?
- About $2,771 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,719–$2,789. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ellicott City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 21042 has the highest typical rent at $2,162 a month, and 21041 the lowest at $2,006.
- What is the property tax rate in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).