Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Capitol Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Capitol Heights
$2,000/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Capitol Heights is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Capitol Heights
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Capitol Heights rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Capitol Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Capitol Heights, MD
Average rent prices in Capitol Heights have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights run $1,420 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,671.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,262 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,420 |  17% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,747 | 1% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 6% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Heights | $2,360 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,645 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,712 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,775 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | 49% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,262
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
Capitol Heights
Average rent
$2,360
Apartments
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
49%
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
5%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights, MD is 13% lower than the median rent in Andrews Afb, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,300
$1,625
1%$2,282
12%$2,250
6%$1,625
3%$2,650
2%$1,775
18%$2,534
7%$1,730
29%$3,275
18%$3,250
38%$2,495
7%Discover rentals in Capitol Heights, MD
4d ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,415
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
24 Chamber Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
17h ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
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 Capitol Heights
110 Tunic Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
4 beds
3 baths
$2,895
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 Dec 5
5d+ ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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
4d ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,415
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
110 Tunic Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
4 beds
3 baths
$2,895
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 Dec 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitol Heights
6300 Hill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20731
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
4d ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,415
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitol Heights
6300 Hill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20731
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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
Townhouse for rent in Capitol Heights
1106 Castlehaven Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
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
4d ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,415
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Capitol Heights
5834 N Holly Springs Dr #2, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Price dropped $100Fees 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 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 $2,000 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Capitol Heights?
Average rent prices in Capitol Heights have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Capitol Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Capitol Heights is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $80,000/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).