Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Chillum, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chillum

$1,840/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Chillum is $1,840 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $60 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chillum

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chillum rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chillum, MD

Average rent prices in Chillum have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Chillum, MD

Rent prices in Chillum vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chillum is $1,799, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Chillum run $1,689 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,963.

Listings

Studio

$1,272

1%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,605

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,892

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,840

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,400

2%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,892

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,840

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in Chillum and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chillum

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chillum, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Chillum, MD

Landmark Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Landmark Apartments

5603 Cypress Creek Dr, Chillum, MD 20782

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,423–$2,216

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 7

Takoma Towers - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Takoma Towers

6733 New Hampshire Ave, Chillum, MD 20912

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,425–$2,060

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Chillum Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Chillum Terrace Apartments

621 Sheridan St, Chillum, MD 20783

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,431–$1,770

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Queens Park Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Queens Park Plaza Apartments

2500 Queens Chapel Rd, Chillum, MD 20782

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chillum, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Chillum rental market.

How much is rent in Chillum?

The average rent in Chillum is $1,840 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chillum?

Average rent prices in Chillum have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Chillum rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chillum is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chillum?

To comfortably afford rent in Chillum, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chillum?

October offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Chillum, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters. June sees the highest rents, with approximately 8% higher prices during peak season.

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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