Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
Bowie, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bowie rent stands today
Bowie, MD rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $101 more per month on average than last year, and rents have returned to the peak level last seen this month.
Vs. national rents
Bowie rent runs roughly 1.6 times the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city has a small total rental inventory of 57 units, dominated by houses.
Price ranges
In Bowie, studios rent for about $1,693/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,500/month. Houses command a median rent of $3,200/month, while apartments are lower at $2,340/month. Most rentals are houses, and larger units (3 and 4+ bedrooms) make up two-thirds of the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Bowie
$3,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Bowie is $3,000 per month as of November 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bowie
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bowie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bowie, MD
Average rent prices in Bowie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Bowie, MD
Rent prices in Bowie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowie is $2,340, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowie run $1,953 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,409.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,693 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  20% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowie | $2,929 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,340 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 2% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | 94% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,693
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
1%
Bowie
Average rent
$2,929
Apartments
Average rent
$2,340
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
94%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bowie, 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 Bowie, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bowie and College Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bowie
58%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bowie, MD is 6% lower than the median rent in College Park, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,650
2%$1,599
3%$2,300
16%$2,223
10%$2,059
4%$2,137
3%$2,250
1%$1,489
10%$2,650
4%$2,650
4%$3,225
2%Discover rentals in Bowie, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowie
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowie
15202 Emily Ct, Bowie, MD 20716
1 bed
1 bath
$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowie
3119 Applegate Ter, Bowie, MD 20716
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bowie
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bowie
15108 Peartree Dr, Bowie, MD 20721
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bowie
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
14909 Health Center Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$3,492
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bowie
3708 Excalibur Ct, Bowie, MD 20716
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5h ago
14909 Health Center Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$3,492
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
House for rent in Bowie
2800 Federal Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
5 beds
3 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bowie
3 beds
3 baths
$3,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bowie
2709 Kirk Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,473
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bowie
16108 Meadow Glenn Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bowie
16003 Pond Meadow Ln, Bowie, MD 20716
4 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bowie
1405 Peachwood Ln, Bowie, MD 20716
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bowie
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bowie
16003 Pond Meadow Ln, Bowie, MD 20716
4 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bowie
8818 Maple Ave, Bowie, MD 20720
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,990
Price dropped $610Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bowie
16100 Meadow Glenn Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,999
Price dropped $251Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bowie
17254 Hardisty Way, Bowie, MD 20715
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bowie, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Bowie rental market.
How much is rent in Bowie?
The average rent in Bowie is $3,000 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bowie?
Average rent prices in Bowie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Bowie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bowie is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bowie?
To comfortably afford rent in Bowie, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bowie?
April offers the best rental prices in Bowie despite higher competition, with rents running approximately 11% lower than September, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).