Rent in Jefferson, MD
A 2-bedroom in Jefferson, MD (ZIP 21755) typically rents for about $1,317 a month, with a range of $1,134–$1,500. Owner-occupied homes in Frederick County pay about 0.99% 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 | $1,300 | $1,300–$2,111 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,360 | $1,360–$2,204 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,317 | $1,134–$1,500 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,855 | $1,800–$1,910 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,775 | $1,300–$2,250 | 1 |
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).
Jefferson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson, MD?
- About $1,317 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,134–$1,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jefferson, MD?
- About $1,360 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,360–$2,204. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jefferson, MD?
- About $1,855 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,800–$1,910. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jefferson, MD?
- About $1,300 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,300–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jefferson, MD?
- About $1,775 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,300–$2,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Jefferson, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Frederick County pay a typical 0.99% 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 Jefferson 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).