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Berlin, MD

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Berlin isn't just a great small town. It's one of the best.

Great Location Fun Filled Family-Friendly Charming Beach

Berlin has won a plethora of awards from multiple publications over the past five years naming it one of the nation’s best small towns. The streets are walkable and lined with magnolia and ginkgo trees. Berlin has an interesting past and 47 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admire these preserved or renovated structures downtown. Fun fact: Tuck Everlasting and Runaway Bride were filmed in Berlin. Berlin is also family-friendly with good schools.

There is never a dull moment in Berlin. The town hosts over 40 events annually. Sign up for the Bathtub Races, a quirky contest where teams decorate a tub on wheels, fill it with water, and push a teammate inside the tub toward finish line. View artwork at Second Friday Strolls where artists display masterpieces in streets and stores. Berlin has several parks and is close to other beautiful natural spaces including beaches. Visit Assateague Island, a coastal haven perfect for over-sand vehicles, camping, surfing, and horseback riding.

Along with amazing attractions, Berlin is a great location for shopping and dining. Downtown is filled with stylish boutiques and unique specialty shops. Berlin is the antique capital of the Eastern Shore so be sure to visit a shop. Indulge in Maryland’s famous blue crabs at one of the many seafood restaurants like Crush-n-Crab. Berlin has more than enough to offer but is only 15 minutes from Ocean City, a premier vacation destination in Maryland.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Berlin, MD is $1,316 for one bedroom, $2,085 for two bedrooms, and $2,384 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berlin has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
376 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

39

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

Showell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

621 Students

9
out of 10

Buckingham Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

515 Students

9
out of 10

Berlin Intermediate

Public

Grades 5-6

640 Students

8
out of 10

Stephen Decatur Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

697 Students

10
out of 10

Stephen Decatur High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,431 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Assateague State Park

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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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.