Hagerstown is an area that those feeling the rental pressure in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area might want to consider. You may be curious about how rentals are structured from studios to three-bedrooms, so I've put together some information.

The average rent for a studio in Hagerstown is $975. A one-bedroom averages $1,030, but some sources report prices ranging from $1,200 to $1,250, depending on whether the building is new or not.

A two-bedroom averages $1,400, while a three-bedroom averages $1,762. Considering that the overall average rent is around $1,400, the two-bedroom aligns closely with the regional average rent.

• Studio: about $975
• One-bedroom: about $1,030–$1,250
• Two-bedroom: about $1,400
• Three-bedroom: about $1,762

The square footage is estimated to be around 450 square feet for studios, 700 square feet for one-bedrooms, 950 square feet for two-bedrooms, and 1,200 square feet for three-bedrooms, which shows a more spacious rental structure compared to nearby cities in Washington D.C.

There isn't a large supply of new constructions in the area, so there isn't much variation in unit types. However, the recent small developments tend to focus on one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, while studios mainly come from remodeling existing buildings.

Looking at the demand, single-person households and those nearing retirement often seek one-bedrooms, families with one or two children typically look for two-bedrooms, and Korean families with multiple children or those caring for parents often search for three-bedrooms.

The rent difference when moving from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom is about $370, and from a two-bedroom to a three-bedroom, it's about $362. Since the rent itself is lower compared to the metropolitan area, the burden of adding an extra room can feel relatively lighter.

If you are a Korean household, commuting to D.C. or Rockville may be a distance, so I recommend considering the proportion of remote work or commuting frequency first and approaching the use of the spacious three-bedroom.

The figures were verified using data from Zumper and RentCafe.