What is the average apartment size in Hanover?

The average size for a Hanover, MD apartment is 975 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 Hanover?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Hanover is $2,452 per month, a 1.32% increase from last year’s average of $2,420.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hanover?

In Hanover, studios rent for $1,915 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,226 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,679 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,118 per month

What is the average apartment size in Hanover?

The typical apartment in Hanover offers about 975 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Hanover?

Studio apartments in Hanover average 559 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 782 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,180 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,401 sq. ft.

Hanover, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Hanover ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hanover?

In Hanover, 34% of households rent while 66% 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 Hanover is $2,452, a 1.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,420.

Studio Apartments at $1,915 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 782 square feet for $2,226, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,679 offer 1,180 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,401 sq ft) for $3,118, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hanover, MD

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,452	975 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,915	559 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,226	782 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,679	1,180 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,118	1,401 sq. ft.

Hanover, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Hanover, MD have increased by 1.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,420 to $2,452.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hanover, MD (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hanover, MD?

2,970 or 34% of the households in Hanover, MD are renter-occupied while 5,869 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Hanover Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hanover	$2,452
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
Lanham, MD	$1,824
Beltsville, MD	$1,925
Jessup, MD	$2,151
Greenbelt, MD	$2,059
Elkridge, MD	$2,230
Glen Burnie, MD	$1,644
Pasadena, MD	$2,308

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 Hanover 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.