What is the average apartment size in North East?

The average size for a North East, MD apartment is 1,040 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 North East?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in North East is $1,806 per month, a 3.72% increase from last years average of $1,741.

What is the average apartment size in North East?

The typical apartment in North East offers about 1,040 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North East, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in North East?

The typical rent budget in North East ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North East?

In North East, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North East is $1,806, a 3.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,741.

One-bedroom apartments provide 783 square feet for $1,567, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,825 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,382 sq ft) for $2,178, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North East, MD

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,806	1,040 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,567	783 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,825	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,178	1,382 sq. ft.

North East, MD rent trends

Rental prices in North East, MD have increased by 3.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,741 to $1,806.

What's the typical rent budget in North East, MD?

The largest share of rentals in North East, MD (77%) 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 North East, MD?

761 or 43% of the households in North East, MD are renter-occupied while 996 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How North East Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North East	$1,806
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
Middletown, DE	$1,904
Aberdeen, MD	$1,734
Newark, DE	$1,676
Wilmington, DE	$1,690
Bear, DE	$1,992
Abingdon, MD	$1,736
Kennett Square, PA	$2,149
New Castle, DE	$1,579
Bel Air, MD	$1,881
Belcamp, MD	$1,746

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 North East 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.