Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Ellicott City, MD 21042
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,640 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,183 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $1,820 | +9.9% | $1,800–2,200 | $3,500+ |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $2,020 | +5.9% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,767 ±$389 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,480 | +6.5% | $2,376–2,904 | $2,162 ±$88 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,300 | $3,150 | +4.8% | $2,970–3,630 | $2,470 ±$602 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,670 | $3,490 | +5.2% | $3,303–4,037 | $2,719 ±$191 |
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.
What renters pay in 21042
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21043 | Ellicott City | $2,480 | $2,142 |
| 21040 | Edgewood | $1,780 | $1,415 |
| 21044 | Columbia | $2,730 | $2,233 |
| 21045 | Columbia | $2,240 | $1,781 |
| 21046 | Columbia | $2,640 | $2,158 |
| 21037 | Edgewater | $2,750 | $1,714 |
Fair Market Rents across Howard County, MD · All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
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.