Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Bowie, Bowie, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Bowie

$2,747/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bowie is $2,747 per month as of July 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $797 more per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bowie

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bowie 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

Rent trends in Bowie, Bowie, MD

Average rent prices in Bowie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,204, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Bowie run $2,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,496.

Listings

Studio

$1,689

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,869

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,295

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,950

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,450

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,689

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,869

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,747
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,934
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bowie, Bowie, MD is 42% higher than the median rent in Beltsville, Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Bowie, Bowie, MD

2224 Prince Of Wales Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bowie

Apartment for rent

814 Johnson Grove Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bowie

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - BOWIE, MD

814 Johnson Grove Ln #A, Bowie, MD 20721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

16604 Eastview Ter - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Bowie

TOWNHOME - Colonial - BOWIE, MD

16604 Eastview Ter, Bowie, MD 20716

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,595

House for rent

14804 London Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bowie

Lovely 3 BR/1.5 BA Townhome in Bowie!

14804 London Ln, Bowie, MD 20715

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

House for rent

Available Jun 20

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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 $2,747 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bowie?

Average rent prices in Bowie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Bowie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bowie is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $797 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 $110,000/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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