Situated along the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is well-known for its scenic beauty, colonial heritage, close proximity to Washington, DC, and a mix of big cities, quaint coastal towns, and welcoming suburbs. If you’re currently living in Maryland or are considering moving to the state, then chances are you have a budget you’d like to stay under when it comes to renting or buying a home. As of August, the median home sale price in Maryland is $431,200.
If that number is out of your budget, don’t worry. We’ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected a list of the 5 most affordable places to live in Maryland. And they all have a median home sale price under the state’s average. From Baltimore to Waldorf, learn what cities are in the top 5.
With a median home sale price of $224,900, Baltimore lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable place to live in Maryland. There are about 585,700 residents living in this city. If you’re considering moving to Baltimore make sure to take a guided tour of Fort McHenry, visit the Walters Art Museum, explore the National Aquarium, hike around Patapsco Valley State Park, or take a boat ride around the Inner Harbor.
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Median home price: $225,000 Average sale price per square foot: $177 Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $1,087 Median household income: $55,489 Nearest major metro: Baltimore (9 miles) Dundalk, MD homes for sale Dundalk, MD apartments for rent
Taking second place on our list of affordable cities to live in Maryland is Dundalk, just 9 miles east of Baltimore. When living in this city of 67,800 people, you can take in the picturesque views from one of the waterfront parks.
Next is the city of Bel Air South, which has about 57,600 residents. The median home sale price is $340,000 which is about $90K less than the median home sale price in Maryland. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable place, make sure to visit Harford Glen Park or Winters Run Conservation Area, or check out the nearby Liriodendron Mansion.
Only slightly more expensive than Bel Air South is the city of Glen Burnie. With a population close to 72,900, there’s still plenty to do in Glen Burnie such as checking out one of the parks in town or going shopping.
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Median home price: $419,500 Average sale price per square foot: $210 Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $1,950 Median household income: $55,489 Nearest major metro: Alexandria, VA (22 miles) Waldorf, MD homes for sale Waldorf, MD apartments for rent
The final area on our list of affordable places to live in Maryland is Waldorf. With 81,400 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Living in Waldorf, you can explore the trails in the nearby Cedarville State Forest or grab a meal at a local restaurant.
Methodology: All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Maryland. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the Redfin Data Center during August 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com August 2023. Population and median household income data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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Alison is part of the Content Marketing team as a Content Marketing Specialist. In her 4 years at Redfin, Alison has written a variety of articles ranging from home design tips to housing affordability. A California-native, Alison currently resides in Seattle where you can find her catching a concert or exploring farmers’ markets. Her dream home is a cottage-style house with a chef’s kitchen and a cozy room to store and play vinyl records.
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