salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,000 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 147 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bel Air South?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bel Air South
| Size | Bel Air South | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,187 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,497 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,894 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,116 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,615 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bel Air South overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bel Air South, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bel Air South
Life in Bel Air South
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bel Air South?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $441 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $405,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bel Air South, MD?
Renting in Bel Air South costs a median of about $2,375 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Bel Air South?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,000 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bel Air South cheap or expensive?
Bel Air South is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $133,360. It ranks 147th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bel Air South?
The median homeowner in Bel Air South pays $3,480 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Bel Air South more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bel Air South?
The median home value in Bel Air South is $405,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
58,137 people live in Bel Air South. Numbers are typical (middle) values.