Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Chillum, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chillum

$1,900/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chillum is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chillum

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chillum rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Chillum run $1,809 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,497

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,910

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,980

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,150

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chillum, MD is 3% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Chillum, MD

Takoma Towers - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.9

Very good

Takoma Towers

6733 New Hampshire Ave, Chillum, MD 20912

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,525–$2,175

Apartment for rent

3450 Toledo Ter #222 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chillum

APARTMENT - Contemporary - HYATTSVILLE, MD

3450 Toledo Ter #222, Chillum, MD 20782

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Condo for rent

2022 Oliver St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chillum

TOWNHOME - Colonial - HYATTSVILLE, MD

2022 Oliver St, Chillum, MD 20782

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

1509 Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chillum

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - HYATTSVILLE, MD

1509 Jefferson St, Chillum, MD 20782

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

House 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 $1,900 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chillum?

Average rent prices in Chillum have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $50 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Chillum's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 34% of the available inventory, making them the most common rental type in the area.

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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