Rent in North East, MD
A 2-bedroom in North East, MD (ZIP 21901) typically rents for about $1,592 a month, with a range of $1,304–$1,880. 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 | $1,450 | $1,438–$1,450 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,564 | $1,558–$1,570 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,592 | $1,304–$1,880 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,851 | $1,462–$2,240 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,470 | $2,445–$2,470 | 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).
North East ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in North East, MD?
- About $1,592 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,304–$1,880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in North East, MD?
- About $1,564 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,558–$1,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in North East, MD?
- About $1,851 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,462–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in North East, MD?
- About $1,450 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,438–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in North East, MD?
- About $2,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,445–$2,470. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in North East, 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 North East 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).