What is the average apartment size in Bel Air?

The average size for a Bel Air, MD apartment is 979 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 Bel Air?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bel Air is $1,881 per month, a 4.39% increase from last years average of $1,802.

What is the average apartment size in Bel Air?

The typical apartment in Bel Air offers about 979 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bel Air, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bel Air?

The typical rent budget in Bel Air ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bel Air?

In Bel Air, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bel Air is $1,881, a 4.39% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,802.

One-bedroom apartments provide 805 square feet for $1,704, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,957 offer 1,064 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,228 sq ft) for $2,198, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bel Air, MD

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,881	979 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,704	805 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,957	1,064 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,198	1,228 sq. ft.

Bel Air, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Bel Air, MD have increased by 4.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,802 to $1,881.

What's the typical rent budget in Bel Air, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Bel Air, MD (49%) 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 Bel Air, MD?

2,050 or 37% of the households in Bel Air, MD are renter-occupied while 3,488 or 63% are owner-occupied.

How Bel Air Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bel Air	$1,881
Baltimore City	$1,634
Silver Spring	$1,967
Rockville	$2,342
Hyattsville	$1,888
Laurel	$1,916
Frederick	$1,928
Gaithersburg	$2,007
Bethesda	$2,699
Annapolis	$2,278
Columbia	$2,114
Aberdeen, MD	$1,734
Abingdon, MD	$1,736
Belcamp, MD	$1,746
Joppa, MD	$1,566

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 Bel Air 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.