Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Bowie, Bowie, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Bowie

$2,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bowie is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bowie

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bowie rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bowie, Bowie, MD

Average rent prices in Bowie have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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, Bowie, MD

Rent prices in Bowie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bowie is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowie run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,629

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,775

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,450

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,629

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bowie, 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, Bowie, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bowie and Beltsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bowie

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,014
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowie, Bowie, MD is 39% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Bowie, Bowie, MD

15739 Erwin Ct - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Bowie

15739 Erwin Ct, Bowie, MD 20716

1 bed

0.5 baths

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
15514 N Nemo Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bowie

BOWIE, MD

15514 N Nemo Ct, Bowie, MD 20716

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

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.
14548 London Ln - Photo 1 of 1

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.
2207 Hyson Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bowie

BOWIE, MD

2207 Hyson Pl, Bowie, MD 20716

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Bowie, Bowie, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Bowie rental market.

How much is rent in Bowie?

The average rent in Bowie is $2,800 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bowie?

Average rent prices in Bowie have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Bowie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bowie is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/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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