Maryland 55+ rental communities & homes for rent

Living in Maryland

Maryland offers the best of both worlds for retirees — proximity to Washington D.C. and Baltimore with suburban and rural communities just minutes away. No tax on Social…

Maryland offers the best of both worlds for retirees — proximity to Washington D.C. and Baltimore with suburban and rural communities just minutes away. No tax on Social Security, strong healthcare access with Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland Medical System, and four seasons with mild winters compared to the Northeast make it a top-tier retirement state on the East Coast.

Maryland is home to 244 active adult communities, with homes ranging from the low $200Ks to over $1M and averaging around $512K. Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Spring (5,600 homes) is one of the largest 55+ communities on the East Coast. Heritage Harbour near Annapolis (1,683 homes) and Cameron Grove in Upper Marlboro offer closer access to the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. On the Eastern Shore, Four Seasons at Kent Island combines waterfront living with a quieter pace. 55places has profiled every community with verified pricing, resident reviews, and local agent connections.

Quick Facts About Retiring in Maryland

Does Maryland tax Social Security or retirement income?

Social Security benefits are 100% tax-exempt from Maryland state income tax. For other retirement income, Maryland provides a standard pension exclusion allowing residents age 65 and older to subtract up to $40,600 of qualified employer-sponsored retirement distributions (like 401(k) or 403(b) plans) from their state taxes. Furthermore, under Maryland's landmark legislative updates, traditional and Roth IRAs are newly eligible for this pension exclusion via a multi-year phase-in. Qualifying low-and-middle-income seniors may also claim a nonrefundable state tax credit worth up to $1,750.

What are the top areas for 55+ homebuyers in Maryland?

The most sought-after development clusters for active adults are concentrated in the Baltimore-DC Metro corridor (including Silver Spring and Upper Marlboro), historic Annapolis (for immediate Chesapeake Bay access), and the quieter, slower-paced communities situated throughout the Eastern Shore and the Ocean Pines area.

What size 55+ communities are there in Maryland?

In Maryland, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 7 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 85 small communities with less than 500 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in Maryland?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Maryland. The most recent communities started in Maryland include Bloomfields 55+, The Flats at Northside, Victoria Park at Parkside Villas. There are also 30 communities in Maryland that offer new construction homes, including Village Crest, Element at Mill Creek, Four Seasons at Kent Island.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Maryland?

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Maryland. Approximately 13.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Villages At Woodholme is a gated communities with 286 homes, and Leisure World® of Maryland is another gated communities with 5600 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in Maryland typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Maryland stay on the market for around 466 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $517,698, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Flats at Northside average around $1,247,264, while homes in Grace Woods 55+ average around $454,990.

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Overture Fair Ridge

$2,423.06 - $3,501.06 / mo

Base rent from $2,369

Overture Fair Ridge, Fairfax, VA

New Construction | 62+ age-restricted | 200 rental homes

Acclaim at the Hill

$1,700s - $2,400s / mo

Acclaim at the Hill, Fredericksburg, VA

New Construction | 62+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 147 rental homes

Gardens of Annapolis

$2,813 - $3,257 / mo

Base rent from $2,813

Gardens of Annapolis, Annapolis, MD

New Construction | 62+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2002 | 106 rental homes

The Penny

$2,175 - $6,043 / mo

Base rent from $2,050

The Penny, Annapolis, MD

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | 175 rental homes

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Windrose

$3,407.06 - $4,958.06 / mo

Base rent from $3,371

Windrose, Fairfax, VA

| 55+ age-restricted | 180 rental homes

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63 CHATHAM CT, OCEAN PINES, MD, 21811

Community: The Parke at Ocean Pines

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Noble's Pond

18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904

$610,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,727 sq ft

18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904

Community: Noble's Pond

Falls Run

7 DAYTON CIR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22406, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

$399,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,552 sq ft

7 DAYTON CIR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22406

Community: Falls Run

Independence

23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1..., Millsboro, DE 19966

$669,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,191 sq ft

23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1...

Community: Independence

Heritage Shores

1 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933

$344,900

3 baths

2,361 sq ft

101 HANOVER AVE, SMYRNA, DE, 19977

Community: Auburn Meadows

Heritage Shores

134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933

$300,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933

Community: Heritage Shores

Four Seasons at Kent Island

2000 HERONS NEST WAY 401, CHESTER, MD, 2..., Chester, MD 21619

$700,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,602 sq ft

Condo

2000 HERONS NEST WAY 401, CHESTER, MD, 2...

Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island

Four Seasons at Kent Island

132 WHEELHOUSE WAY 11, CHESTER, MD, 2161..., Chester, MD 21619

$699,000

2 beds

3 baths

2,003 sq ft

Condo

132 WHEELHOUSE WAY 11, CHESTER, MD, 2161...

Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island

Heritage Shores

110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199..., Bridgeville, DE 19933

$519,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,598 sq ft

110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199...

Condo

1121 FORTUNE TER 204, POTOMAC, MD, 20854

New Ellicott's Retreat

8990 CARLS CT C, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104..., Ellicott City, MD 21043

$430,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,425 sq ft

Condo

8990 CARLS CT C, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104...

Community: Ellicott's Retreat

New Venue at Winchelsea

3219 RYE HARBOUR WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19..., Middletown, DE 19709

$529,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,778 sq ft

3219 RYE HARBOUR WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19...

Community: Venue at Winchelsea

New Carriages at Orchard Glen

2 DENALI DR, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$449,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,114 sq ft

2 DENALI DR, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

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Cindy Certified

1121 FORTUNE TER 210, POTOMAC, MD, 20854, Potomac, MD 20854

$880,894

2 beds

2 baths

1,534 sq ft

Condo

1121 FORTUNE TER 210, POTOMAC, MD, 20854

New Carriages at Orchard Glen

216 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$560,985

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

216 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

New Carriages at Orchard Glen

212 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343

$544,985

3 beds

3 baths

2,401 sq ft

212 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343

Community: Carriages at Orchard Glen

New Four Seasons at Kent Island

168 REDSTART DR, CHESTER, MD, 21619, Chester, MD 21619

$769,900

2 beds

3 baths

2,014 sq ft

168 REDSTART DR, CHESTER, MD, 21619

Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island

New Heritage Harbour

903 YARDARM LN, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401, Annapolis, MD 21401

$525,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,514 sq ft

903 YARDARM LN, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401

Community: Heritage Harbour

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New Ellicott's Retreat

8960 CARLS CT H, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104..., Ellicott City, MD 21043

$467,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,509 sq ft

Condo

8960 CARLS CT H, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104...

Community: Ellicott's Retreat

New Belmont

2106 HALF MILE POST, GARNET VALLEY, PA, ..., Garnet Valley, PA 19060

$539,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

2106 HALF MILE POST, GARNET VALLEY, PA, ...

Community: Belmont

New Hawthorne Greene

48 CAMDEN CIR, LA PLATA, MD, 20646, La Plata, MD 20646

$374,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,571 sq ft

48 CAMDEN CIR, LA PLATA, MD, 20646

Community: Hawthorne Greene

New The Hamlets at South River Colony

334 HAMLET CIR, EDGEWATER, MD, 21037, Edgewater, MD 21037

$624,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,517 sq ft

334 HAMLET CIR, EDGEWATER, MD, 21037

Community: The Hamlets at South River Colony

New HiddenBrooke

7860 ROLLING WOODS CT 201, SPRINGFIELD, ..., Springfield, VA 22152

$579,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,676 sq ft

Condo

7860 ROLLING WOODS CT 201, SPRINGFIELD, ...

Community: HiddenBrooke

New Emerald Pointe

13254 ONYX DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742, Hagerstown, MD 21742

$599,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,841 sq ft

13254 ONYX DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742

Community: Emerald Pointe

New Crestwood Village

7016 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703, Frederick, MD 21703

$349,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,128 sq ft

7016 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703

Community: Crestwood Village

Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

272 ANGLESEY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709

$535,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,303 sq ft

272 ANGLESEY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

Community: Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

Four Seasons at Silver Maple

420 WINTERBERRY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970..., Middletown, DE 19709

$519,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,100 sq ft

420 WINTERBERRY DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970...

Community: Four Seasons at Silver Maple

Tiree Land Condominiums

303 TIREE CT 402, ABINGDON, MD, 21009, Abingdon, MD 21009

$290,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,421 sq ft

Condo

303 TIREE CT 402, ABINGDON, MD, 21009

Community: Tiree Land Condominiums

Cindy Certified

22225 NORRIS WOODS ST, GREAT MILLS, MD, ..., Great Mills, MD 20634

$539,990

3 beds

2 baths

2,500 sq ft

22225 NORRIS WOODS ST, GREAT MILLS, MD, ...

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Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

646 SWANSEA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709

$683,500

5 beds

4 baths

4,525 sq ft

646 SWANSEA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709

Community: Legacy at The Preserve at Deep Creek

Noble's Pond

1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904

$368,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,142 sq ft

1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904

Community: Noble's Pond

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Maryland 55+ rental communities & homes for rent

Living in Maryland

Quick Facts About Retiring in Maryland

5 communities near Maryland

1,081 homes near Maryland

3 beds

2 baths

1,788 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,380 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,576 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,369 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

2,052 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,727 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,552 sq ft

4 beds

3 baths

3,191 sq ft

3 beds

2 baths

1,733 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,574 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,292 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,361 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,602 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

3 baths

2,003 sq ft

Condo

4 beds

3 baths

2,598 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,444 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

3 baths

2,740 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,496 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,425 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

3 baths

1,778 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,114 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1,534 sq ft