Lowest Rent Cities in Maryland
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Maryland based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Franklin leads the ranking with a value of $245/mo and a population of 356.
The top three cities are Franklin ($245/mo), New Windsor ($330/mo), and Sudlersville ($555/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maryland.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Franklin | $245/mo | 356 |
| #2 | New Windsor | $330/mo | 1,338 |
| #3 | Sudlersville | $555/mo | 361 |
| #4 | Pleasant Grove | $559/mo | 254 |
| #5 | San Mar | $618/mo | 433 |
| #6 | Friendsville | $625/mo | 379 |
| #7 | Oakland | $631/mo | 2,043 |
| #8 | Luke | $638/mo | 93 |
| #9 | Grantsville | $654/mo | 970 |
| #10 | Midland | $713/mo | 673 |
| #11 | Mountain Lake Park | $720/mo | 2,033 |
| #12 | Crisfield | $725/mo | 2,468 |
| #13 | Hurlock | $727/mo | 2,205 |
| #14 | Westernport | $727/mo | 1,864 |
| #15 | Cumberland | $728/mo | 18,938 |
| #16 | Lonaconing | $739/mo | 1,093 |
| #17 | Perryman | $744/mo | 2,366 |
| #18 | Midlothian | $775/mo | 336 |
| #19 | Emmitsburg | $777/mo | 2,855 |
| #20 | Taneytown | $799/mo | 7,295 |
| #21 | Funkstown | $802/mo | 826 |
| #22 | Rock Hall | $808/mo | 1,286 |
| #23 | Prince Frederick | $819/mo | 2,404 |
| #24 | Pocomoke City | $822/mo | 4,360 |
| #25 | Cresaptown | $838/mo | 5,238 |
| #26 | Loch Lynn Heights | $847/mo | 511 |
| #27 | Deer Park | $850/mo | 302 |
| #28 | Galena | $850/mo | 766 |
| #29 | Sharpsburg | $850/mo | 596 |
| #30 | Bowling Green | $852/mo | 1,096 |
| #31 | Frostburg | $865/mo | 7,025 |
| #32 | Eckhart Mines | $872/mo | 521 |
| #33 | Cecilton | $882/mo | 863 |
| #34 | Woodsboro | $889/mo | 1,394 |
| #35 | Maugansville | $899/mo | 3,057 |
| #36 | Smithsburg | $899/mo | 3,069 |
| #37 | Barton | $917/mo | 761 |
| #38 | La Vale | $923/mo | 4,388 |
| #39 | Hancock | $928/mo | 1,715 |
| #40 | Potomac Park | $943/mo | 974 |
| #41 | West Pocomoke | $944/mo | 545 |
| #42 | St. Michaels | $946/mo | 1,381 |
| #43 | Hillsboro | $955/mo | 130 |
| #44 | Cambridge | $971/mo | 13,094 |
| #45 | Greensboro | $974/mo | 2,563 |
| #46 | Federalsburg | $987/mo | 2,818 |
| #47 | Denton | $995/mo | 4,879 |
| #48 | Chesapeake City | $1,005/mo | 778 |
| #49 | Thurmont | $1,011/mo | 6,439 |
| #50 | Tolchester | $1,021/mo | 381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Maryland?
Franklin ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Maryland with a value of $245/mo and a population of 356.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Maryland?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Maryland. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maryland compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Maryland's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.