Westminster, Maryland Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Westminster, Maryland rental market.

Westminster, Maryland

Average Apartment Rent

$1,722

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.7%

As of May 2026

Compared to a year ago, Westminster, Maryland apartments have recorded a 3.7% rent increase.

Westminster, Maryland Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Westminster $1,571 $1,657 $1,662 $1,679 $1,695 $1,638 $1,687 $1,706 $1,695
National $1,741 $1,732 $1,736 $1,756 $1,749 $1,755 $1,767 $1,753 $1,750
Westminster
National
Jul 2023
$1,571
$1,741
Nov 2023
$1,657
$1,732
Mar 2024
$1,662
$1,736
Jul 2024
$1,679
$1,756
Nov 2024
$1,695
$1,749
Mar 2025
$1,638
$1,755
Jul 2025
$1,687
$1,767
Nov 2025
$1,706
$1,753
Mar 2026
$1,695
$1,750

Westminster, Maryland Average Apartment Rent

Westminster, Maryland Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 71.34%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of Westminster, Maryland rentals, while condos priced $2,000 - $2,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 8.04%.

Westminster, Maryland Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 3,702
Owner occupied housing units 4,306

Renters take up 46% of Westminster, Maryland real estate, occupying a total of 3,702 units, while homeowners live in 4,306 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4

Renter median household income**

$45,671

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

1.9

Rental vacancy rate**

2.3%

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 89
1 bed 1,382
2 beds 1,403
3 beds 749
4 beds 33
5 or more beds 46

There are 1,403 rentals in Westminster, Maryland with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 33 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Westminster, Maryland homes for rent is 4.

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 276
25 - 34 years 535
35 - 44 years 526
45 - 54 years 373
55 - 59 years 243
60 - 64 years 155
65 - 74 years 574
75 - 84 years 419
85 years and over 601

Most condos for rent in Westminster, Maryland are occupied by residents in the 85 years and over age group (16%), followed by those in the 65 - 74 years age group (16%). At the same time, people in the 60 - 64 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 4%.

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 1,629
Non-Family Households 2,073

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 740
No related children of the householder under 18 2,962

A total of 1,629 apartments for rent in Westminster, Maryland, or 44% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 20% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 740 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Westminster, Maryland is 1.9.

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 668
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,425
Some college or associate's degree 864
Bachelor's degree or higher 745

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 20% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 18% of the homes for rent in Westminster, Maryland.

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 38
Built 2000 - 2009 339
Built 1990 - 1999 423
Built 1980 - 1989 688
Built 1970 - 1979 599
Built 1960 - 1969 454
Built 1950 - 1959 148
Built 1940 - 1949 175
Built 1939 or earlier 838

The highest share of Westminster, Maryland apartment rentals, namely 23% or 838 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (19%, 688 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (16%, 599 units).

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 174
Moved in 2018 to 2020 964
Moved in 2010 to 2017 1,729
Moved in 2000 to 2009 765
Moved in 1990 to 1999 37
Moved in 1989 or earlier 33

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Westminster, Maryland renters (47%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Westminster, Maryland condos for rent is 2015.

Westminster, Maryland Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 992
1 vehicle available 1,594
2 vehicles available 913
3 vehicles available 108
4 vehicles available 34
5 or more vehicles available 61

When it comes to transportation options, 43% of Westminster, Maryland renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 27% of them have No vehicle available, and 25% have 2 vehicles available.

Westminster, Maryland Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 2,511
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 254
Walked 88
Worked at home 183

Westminster, Maryland Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 5,842
Moved within same county 519
Moved from different county within same state 339
Moved from different state 232
Moved from abroad 39

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Westminster, Maryland apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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