Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Adelphi, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Adelphi

$1,949/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Adelphi is $1,949 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Adelphi

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Adelphi rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Adelphi, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Adelphi, MD

Average rent prices in Adelphi have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Adelphi, MD

Rent prices in Adelphi vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Adelphi is $1,633, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Adelphi run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,812.

Listings

Studio

$1,327

32%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,495

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,831

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,325

13%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

16%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,327

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,831

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Adelphi, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Adelphi, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Adelphi and Bladensburg by all bedroom counts and property types.

Adelphi

Median rent price$1,949
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Adelphi, MD is 23% higher than the median rent in Bladensburg, MD.

Discover rentals in Adelphi, MD

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House for rent in Adelphi

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Adelphi

Beautiful 2BR/1BA Condo in Adelphi!

1826 Metzerott Rd #402, Adelphi, MD 20783

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Adelphi, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Adelphi rental market.

How much is rent in Adelphi?

The average rent in Adelphi is $1,949 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Adelphi?

Average rent prices in Adelphi have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Adelphi rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Adelphi is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Adelphi?

To comfortably afford rent in Adelphi, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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