Counties with the most renters in Maryland
Written by:
February 24, 2021
Famartin // Wikicommons
Counties with the most renters in Maryland
All cities are made up of a mix of homeowners and renters, with 58.6% of Americans owning their own homes and 30.4% rending in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the American Census Bureau. In cities, there tend to be higher rates of renters due to high property values and influxes of young people who flock to urban areas after college to enter the workforce.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with most renters in Maryland using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by percent of housing units occupied by renters as of 2019 5-year estimates. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.
1 / 24
Preservation Maryland // Wikimedia Commons
#24. Calvert County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 15.3%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,520 (-2.4% change in rent since 2015)
--- #5 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #49 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 38.9%
--- #18 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,000 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,520 (-2.4% change in rent since 2015)
--- #5 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #49 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 38.9%
--- #18 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,000 among all counties nationwide
2 / 24
Farragutful // Wikimedia Commons
#23. Carroll County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 18.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,132 (+4.9% change in rent since 2015)
--- #12 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #236 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.9%
--- #14 most common among counties in Maryland, #720 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,132 (+4.9% change in rent since 2015)
--- #12 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #236 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.9%
--- #14 most common among counties in Maryland, #720 among all counties nationwide
3 / 24
JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. // Wikimedia Commons
#22. Queen Anne's County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 19.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,503 (+27.6% change in rent since 2015)
--- #6 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #53 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 44.0%
--- #5 most common among counties in Maryland, #412 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,503 (+27.6% change in rent since 2015)
--- #6 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #53 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 44.0%
--- #5 most common among counties in Maryland, #412 among all counties nationwide
4 / 24
Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD // Wikimedia Commons
#21. Harford County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 21.3%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,257 (+9.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #11 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #142 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.0%
--- #16 most common among counties in Maryland, #849 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,257 (+9.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #11 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #142 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.0%
--- #16 most common among counties in Maryland, #849 among all counties nationwide
5 / 24
Skye Marthaler // Wikimedia Commons
#20. Garrett County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 21.4%
- 2019 median gross rent: $614 (-6.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #24 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #2,535 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 30.3%
--- #24 most common among counties in Maryland, #2,281 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $614 (-6.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #24 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #2,535 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 30.3%
--- #24 most common among counties in Maryland, #2,281 among all counties nationwide
6 / 24
Pubdog // Wikimedia Commons
#19. Charles County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 23.1%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,682 (+13.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #3 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #27 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.1%
--- #15 most common among counties in Maryland, #835 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,682 (+13.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #3 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #27 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 40.1%
--- #15 most common among counties in Maryland, #835 among all counties nationwide
7 / 24
Acroterion // Wikimedia Commons
#18. Frederick County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 24.8%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,422 (+10.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #8 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #75 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 38.2%
--- #19 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,102 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,422 (+10.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #8 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #75 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 38.2%
--- #19 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,102 among all counties nationwide
8 / 24
Linda Roy Walls // Wikimedia Commons
#17. Worcester County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 24.9%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,035 (+7.5% change in rent since 2015)
--- #17 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #354 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.9%
--- #10 most common among counties in Maryland, #620 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,035 (+7.5% change in rent since 2015)
--- #17 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #354 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.9%
--- #10 most common among counties in Maryland, #620 among all counties nationwide
9 / 24
Charlie Stinchcomb // Flickr
#16. Anne Arundel County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 25.8%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,663 (+11.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #4 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #29 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 36.3%
--- #20 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,426 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,663 (+11.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #4 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #29 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 36.3%
--- #20 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,426 among all counties nationwide
10 / 24
Zrmachuga // Wikimedia Commons
#15. Howard County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 26.8%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,716 (+8.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #2 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #24 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 35.6%
--- #21 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,533 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,716 (+8.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #2 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #24 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 35.6%
--- #21 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,533 among all counties nationwide
11 / 24
Smallbones // Wikimedia Commons
#14. Cecil County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 27.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,126 (+13.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #13 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #246 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 43.0%
--- #6 most common among counties in Maryland, #500 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,126 (+13.1% change in rent since 2015)
--- #13 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #246 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 43.0%
--- #6 most common among counties in Maryland, #500 among all counties nationwide
12 / 24
Acroterion // Wikimedia Commons
#13. Caroline County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 27.2%
- 2019 median gross rent: $895 (-0.2% change in rent since 2015)
--- #20 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #632 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 39.9%
--- #17 most common among counties in Maryland, #864 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $895 (-0.2% change in rent since 2015)
--- #20 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #632 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 39.9%
--- #17 most common among counties in Maryland, #864 among all counties nationwide
13 / 24
Pubdog // Wikimedia Commons
#12. St. Mary's County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 29.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,398 (+10.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #9 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #78 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 35.3%
--- #22 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,577 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,398 (+10.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #9 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #78 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 35.3%
--- #22 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,577 among all counties nationwide
14 / 24
Shopkins91 // Wikimedia Commons
#11. Talbot County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 29.7%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,116 (+7.4% change in rent since 2015)
--- #14 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #257 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 47.1%
--- #3 most common among counties in Maryland, #216 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,116 (+7.4% change in rent since 2015)
--- #14 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #257 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 47.1%
--- #3 most common among counties in Maryland, #216 among all counties nationwide
15 / 24
Delta1989 // Wikimedia Commons
#10. Kent County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 30.8%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,007 (+22.5% change in rent since 2015)
--- #18 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #390 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 47.3%
--- #2 most common among counties in Maryland, #209 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,007 (+22.5% change in rent since 2015)
--- #18 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #390 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 47.3%
--- #2 most common among counties in Maryland, #209 among all counties nationwide
16 / 24
Acroterion // Wikicommons
#9. Allegany County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 31.2%
- 2019 median gross rent: $694 (+11.2% change in rent since 2015)
--- #23 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #1,772 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.8%
--- #7 most common among counties in Maryland, #517 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $694 (+11.2% change in rent since 2015)
--- #23 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #1,772 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.8%
--- #7 most common among counties in Maryland, #517 among all counties nationwide
17 / 24
Eli Pousson // Wikimedia Commons
#8. Dorchester County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 32.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $879 (+4.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #21 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #679 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.0%
--- #9 most common among counties in Maryland, #604 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $879 (+4.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #21 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #679 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.0%
--- #9 most common among counties in Maryland, #604 among all counties nationwide
18 / 24
JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. // Wikimedia Commons
#7. Baltimore County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 33.9%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,302 (+12.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #10 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #117 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.0%
--- #13 most common among counties in Maryland, #711 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,302 (+12.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #10 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #117 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.0%
--- #13 most common among counties in Maryland, #711 among all counties nationwide
19 / 24
Vpuliva // Wikimedia Commons
#6. Washington County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 34.1%
- 2019 median gross rent: $921 (+7.3% change in rent since 2015)
--- #19 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #561 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 34.6%
--- #23 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,691 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $921 (+7.3% change in rent since 2015)
--- #19 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #561 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 34.6%
--- #23 most common among counties in Maryland, #1,691 among all counties nationwide
20 / 24
TownCreative // Wikimedia Commons
#5. Montgomery County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 34.6%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,768 (+8.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #1 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #15 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.1%
--- #12 most common among counties in Maryland, #703 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,768 (+8.7% change in rent since 2015)
--- #1 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #15 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.1%
--- #12 most common among counties in Maryland, #703 among all counties nationwide
21 / 24
jerryinocmd // Wikimedia Commons
#4. Somerset County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 35.0%
- 2019 median gross rent: $716 (+1.8% change in rent since 2015)
--- #22 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #1,563 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 58.8%
--- #1 most common among counties in Maryland, #15 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $716 (+1.8% change in rent since 2015)
--- #22 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #1,563 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 58.8%
--- #1 most common among counties in Maryland, #15 among all counties nationwide
22 / 24
MamaGeek // Wikimedia Commons
#3. Prince George's County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 37.9%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,475 (+14.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #7 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #61 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.2%
--- #11 most common among counties in Maryland, #687 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,475 (+14.0% change in rent since 2015)
--- #7 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #61 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 41.2%
--- #11 most common among counties in Maryland, #687 among all counties nationwide
23 / 24
Eric Fischer // Wikicommons
#2. Wicomico County
- Housing units occupied by renters: 42.3%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,060 (+6.6% change in rent since 2015)
--- #16 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #318 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 45.9%
--- #4 most common among counties in Maryland, #280 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,060 (+6.6% change in rent since 2015)
--- #16 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #318 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 45.9%
--- #4 most common among counties in Maryland, #280 among all counties nationwide
24 / 24
Famartin // Wikicommons
#1. Baltimore city
- Housing units occupied by renters: 52.5%
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,073 (+12.8% change in rent since 2015)
--- #15 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #301 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.3%
--- #8 most common among counties in Maryland, #568 among all counties nationwide
- 2019 median gross rent: $1,073 (+12.8% change in rent since 2015)
--- #15 highest rent among counties in Maryland, #301 among all counties nationwide
- Renters paying over 35% of household income: 42.3%
--- #8 most common among counties in Maryland, #568 among all counties nationwide
