Edgewater, MD Homes for Rent

Edgewater, Maryland, is a small community of just under 9,000 people located across the South River from Annapolis. Known for its proximity to water, Edgewater features numerous marinas along its shoreline and homes nestled in rural woodland areas further inland. The town has a mix of red brick townhouses and Colonial Revival houses, with larger modern traditional homes offering direct access to the South River. Flooding is a potential concern for all homes due to the area's creeks and tributaries. Edgewater's crime rates align with the national average, and the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Southern District Headquarters is located here. Students attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools, including Central Elementary and South River High School, both of which are highly rated. The town's main thoroughfares, Solomons Island Road and Mayo Road, are lined with shopping centers, small businesses, and local eateries like Blondie’s Doughnuts and Edgewater Restaurant. Edgewater Library hosts various community events, including story times, STEM programs, and live music performances. For outdoor activities, residents frequent Edgewater Park, Beverly Triton Beach Park, and Mayo Beach Park, which offer athletic fields and shoreline access to the Chesapeake Bay. The town is conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Annapolis and 30 miles from both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, with Maryland Route 2 providing easy access to these cities and Baltimore Washington International Airport.