Rent in Forest Hill, MD
A 2-bedroom in Forest Hill, MD (ZIP 21050) typically rents for about $1,664 a month, with a range of $1,664–$2,006. Owner-occupied homes in Harford County pay about 0.89% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,523 | $1,523 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,250 | $1,250–$1,625 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,664 | $1,664–$2,006 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,230 | $2,230–$2,509 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,885 | $2,789–$2,885 | 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).
Forest Hill ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Forest Hill, MD?
- About $1,664 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,664–$2,006. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Forest Hill, MD?
- About $1,250 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,250–$1,625. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Forest Hill, MD?
- About $2,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,230–$2,509. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Forest Hill, MD?
- About $1,523 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,523. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Forest Hill, MD?
- About $2,885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,789–$2,885. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Forest Hill, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Harford 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Forest Hill rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).