What is the average apartment size in Ferndale?

The average size for a Ferndale, MD apartment is 911 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ferndale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Ferndale is $1,644 per month, a 2.33% decrease from last year’s average of $1,683.

What is the average apartment size in Ferndale?

The typical apartment in Ferndale offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ferndale, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ferndale?

The typical rent budget in Ferndale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ferndale?

In Ferndale, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ferndale is $1,644, a 2.33% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,683.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $1,319, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,663 offer 919 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,121 sq ft) for $1,888, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ferndale, MD

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,644	911 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,319	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,663	919 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,888	1,121 sq. ft.

Ferndale, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Ferndale, MD have decreased by 2.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,683 to $1,644.

What's the typical rent budget in Ferndale, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Ferndale, MD (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ferndale, MD?

2,333 or 36% of the households in Ferndale, MD are renter-occupied while 4,189 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Ferndale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ferndale	$1,644
Laurel	$1,951
Columbia	$2,154
Bethesda	$2,760
Annapolis	$2,292
Baltimore City	$1,649
Silver Spring	$1,978
Frederick	$1,916
Rockville	$2,396
Hyattsville	$1,888
Gaithersburg	$2,046
North Laurel	$2,159
South Laurel	$1,707
Maryland City	$2,227

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ferndale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.