Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bladensburg, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Bladensburg

$1,487/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bladensburg is $1,487 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $442 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bladensburg

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bladensburg 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+

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

Rent trends in Bladensburg, MD

Average rent prices in Bladensburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Bladensburg, MD

Rent prices in Bladensburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bladensburg is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bladensburg run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,743.

Listings

Studio

$1,715

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,365

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,800

12%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,715

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,365

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg, MD compare to other cities?

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

Bladensburg

Median rent price$1,487
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,824
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bladensburg, MD is 61% lower than the median rent in Berwyn Heights, MD.

Discover rentals in Bladensburg, MD

The Village at Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

The Village at Hillcrest

4101 53rd Ave, Bladensburg, MD 20710

2 beds

1 bath

$1,465–$1,565

Apartment for rent

6011 Emerson St #414 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bladensburg

APARTMENT - Other - BLADENSBURG, MD

6011 Emerson St #414, Bladensburg, MD 20710

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bladensburg, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Bladensburg rental market.

How much is rent in Bladensburg?

The average rent in Bladensburg is $1,487 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bladensburg?

Average rent prices in Bladensburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Bladensburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bladensburg is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $442 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bladensburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Bladensburg, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bladensburg?

Based on our current listings data, Bladensburg itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,520.

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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