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Rent in Ellicott City, MD 21041
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,540 (+8.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,930 | $1,720 | +12.2% | $1,737–2,123 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,060 | $1,910 | +7.9% | $1,854–2,266 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,350 | +8.1% | $2,286–2,794 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,180 | $2,980 | +6.7% | $2,862–3,498 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,530 | $3,300 | +7% | $3,177–3,883 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,006.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21040 | Edgewood | $1,780 | $1,415 |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | $2,640 | $2,162 |
| 21043 | Ellicott City | $2,480 | $2,142 |
| 21044 | Columbia | $2,730 | $2,233 |
| 21037 | Edgewater | $2,750 | $1,714 |
| 21045 | Columbia | $2,240 | $1,781 |
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Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.