Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Average rent in
Capitol Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Capitol Heights
$2,250/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Capitol Heights is $2,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Capitol Heights
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,712, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights run $1,347 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,465 |  5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,680 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 23% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 9% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Heights | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,712 | 20% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,101 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,680
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
Capitol Heights
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
20%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,101
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
15%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights, MD is 10% lower than the median rent in Andrews Afb, MD.
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30%$1,800
1%Discover rentals in Capitol Heights, MD
2h ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,390
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
16h ago
416 Topeka Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
6211 L St, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2h ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Capitol Heights
6211 L St, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
3d ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5225 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
903 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,347–$2,390
Apartment 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 $2,250 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Capitol Heights?
Average rent prices in Capitol Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Capitol Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Capitol Heights is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/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).