Edgewater, MD Homes for Rent

Edgewater is a small community of just under 9,000 people located across the South River from Annapolis. Known for its proximity to water, the area features numerous marinas along the shoreline and quiet residential clusters inland. Homes vary in style and price, with red brick townhouses and Colonial Revival houses being common, though flooding is a potential concern throughout the neighborhood. The Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Southern District Headquarters is based in Edgewater, and crime rates align with the national average. Students attend highly rated schools within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, including Central Elementary and South River High School, which offers courses at the Center of Applied Technology South. Local businesses and restaurants are concentrated along Solomons Island Road and Mayo Road, with notable spots like Blondie’s Doughnuts and Edgewater Restaurant. Edgewater Park and the Chesapeake Bay provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities, while the Edgewater Library hosts various community events. The neighborhood is conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Annapolis and 30 miles from both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, with Maryland Route 2 serving as the main commuter route.