What is the average apartment size in Middle River?

The average size for a Middle River, MD apartment is 823 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 Middle River?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Middle River is $1,427 per month, a 1.43% decrease from last year’s average of $1,448.

What is the average apartment size in Middle River?

The typical apartment in Middle River offers about 823 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Middle River, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Middle River?

The typical rent budget in Middle River ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Middle River?

In Middle River, 35% of households rent while 65% 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 Middle River is $1,427, a 1.43% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,448.

One-bedroom apartments provide 647 square feet for $1,292, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,389 offer 815 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,178 sq ft) for $1,874, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Middle River, MD

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,427	823 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,292	647 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,389	815 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,874	1,178 sq. ft.

Middle River, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Middle River, MD have decreased by 1.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,448 to $1,427.

What's the typical rent budget in Middle River, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Middle River, MD (81%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Middle River, MD?

4,195 or 35% of the households in Middle River, MD are renter-occupied while 7,857 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Middle River Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Middle River	$1,427
Baltimore City	$1,649
Silver Spring	$1,978
Frederick	$1,916
Rockville	$2,396
Hyattsville	$1,888
Columbia	$2,154
Laurel	$1,951
Annapolis	$2,292
Bethesda	$2,760
Gaithersburg	$2,046

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 Middle River 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.