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Maryland Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,421
2 Bedrooms
$2,050
3 Bedrooms
$2,748
YoY Trend
-3%
Days on Market
49d
Baltimore NW
21215
1BR$850
2BR$1,350
3BR$1,695
YoY
-9.1%
DOM
42.76d
Listings
223
Rockville
20852
1BR$1,991
2BR$2,750
3BR$3,800
YoY
+3%
DOM
54.69d
Listings
232
Maryland Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Maryland
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 60 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Maryland security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
2 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Maryland law
✅ Landlord Rights
→Can recover court costs
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Right to jury trial in eviction
→Escrow rights
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Maryland before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint (strict)
📄 Mold
📄 Flood
📄 Utilities
Rent Control Status
Maryland rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Maryland
Maryland has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: 5%.
Maryland Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Maryland?+
The average eviction timeline in Maryland is 60 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 4 days. Filing fee is $35–$51.
What is the security deposit limit in Maryland?+
In Maryland, the security deposit maximum is 2 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Maryland have rent control?+
No. Maryland has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Maryland?+
Maryland does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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