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Arnold, MD

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Relish natural amenities on the cusp of several major cities

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Riverside Scenic Welcoming Convenient

Situated just five miles north of Annapolis, Arnold is a peaceful suburb entrenched in lush natural beauty. Arnold borders the Severn River to the west and the Magothy River to the east, which present plenty of options for waterside recreation. Surrounding wooded areas and ponds offer additional options for outdoor recreation as well as the nearby Sandy Point State Park.

While Arnold is predominantly residential, metropolitan delights are just a short drive away in nearby Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Arnold also provides easy access to the many educational and cultural offerings of the prestigious Naval Academy and Anne Arundel Community College.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arnold, MD is $1,869 for a studio, $2,184 for one bedroom, and $2,284 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arnold has increased by 9.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,184/month
840 Sq Ft
House
$3,621/month
2,072 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Belvedere Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

535 Students

8
out of 10

Arnold Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

503 Students

8
out of 10

Broadneck Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

687 Students

6
out of 10

Magothy River Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

9
out of 10

Severn River Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

734 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sandy Point State Park
  • Chesapeake Bay NERR
  • Tawes Garden
  • William Paca House and Garden
  • Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.