Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Adelphi, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Adelphi

$1,800/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Adelphi is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Adelphi

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Adelphi rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Adelphi, MD

Average rent prices in Adelphi have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Adelphi run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,534

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,299

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,495

2%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,534

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,629
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Adelphi, MD is 10% higher than the median rent in Bladensburg, MD.

Discover rentals in Adelphi, MD

2802 Curry Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Adelphi

House for rent

Available Jul 29

3412 Purdue St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Adelphi

Residential Lease, HYATTSVILLE, MD

3412 Purdue St, Adelphi, MD 20783

4 beds

2 baths

$2,700

House for rent

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Adelphi?

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

How does Adelphi rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Adelphi is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Adelphi?

To comfortably afford rent in Adelphi, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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