Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Capitol Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Capitol Heights

$2,150/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Capitol Heights is $2,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Capitol Heights

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Capitol Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 Capitol Heights, MD

Rent prices in Capitol Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Capitol Heights is $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

8%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,694

1%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,525

8%

47%

4 bedroom

$3,400

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Capitol Heights and Andrews Afb by all bedroom counts and property types.

Capitol Heights

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,420
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights, MD is 11% lower than the median rent in Andrews Afb, MD.

Discover rentals in Capitol Heights, MD

Glen Willow Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Glen Willow Apartments

903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,347–$2,390

Apartment for rent

5225 Marlboro Pike, SUNCREST FLATS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

5225 Marlboro Pike, SUNCREST FLATS

5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$2,400

Apartment for rent

6300 Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Capitol Heights

6300-9 Hil Mar Drive

6300 Hill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20731

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

1105 Carrington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Capitol Heights

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Capitol Heights, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Capitol Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Capitol Heights?

The average rent in Capitol Heights is $2,150 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Capitol Heights?

Average rent prices in Capitol Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Capitol Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Capitol Heights is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Capitol Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Capitol Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/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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