Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
College Park, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where College Park rent stands today

    College Park, MD rent rose 41.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,848/month. Despite a recent month-to-month decline of 3.8%, renters are paying $1,293 more per month on average than last year, near the peak rent of $5,200 reached in April 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    College Park rents run roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a high-cost market with limited total rentals (97) and a high average price per square foot of $3.96.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in College Park are priced similarly around $1,525 to $1,535/month, while 2-bedrooms and 3-bedrooms rise to $2,101 and $2,550/month respectively. The largest segment, 4+ bedrooms, commands a median rent of $5,400/month, with houses at $5,200/month and apartments at $1,902/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Old Town rents climbed 25.8% year over year to $8,400/month, contrasting with College Park Woods where rents fell 36.0% to $2,047/month. This divergence shows significant variation within the College Park market.

Median rent

Median rent in College Park

$3,847/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Park is $3,847 per month as of June 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,897 more per month.

$3.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Park

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College Park rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College Park, MD

Average rent prices in College Park have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 College Park, MD

Rent prices in College Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in College Park is $1,902, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in College Park run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,535

2%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,525

12%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,101

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,549

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$5,400

1%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,101

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,549

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

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

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

College Park

Median rent price$3,847
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,869
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Park, MD is 106% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in College Park, MD

4702 Mangum Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North College Park house for rent in College Park

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Feb 5

9412 52nd Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

North College Park apartment for rent in College Park

9412 52nd Ave #B, College Park, MD 20740

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

9412 52nd Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

North College Park apartment for rent in College Park

9412 52nd Ave #D, College Park, MD 20740

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

8702 35th Avenue ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in College Park

House for rent

Available Oct 19

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Frequently asked questions for College Park, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the College Park rental market.

How much is rent in College Park?

The average rent in College Park is $3,847 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Park?

Average rent prices in College Park have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

How does College Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Park is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,897 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Park are College Park Woods ($2,047/mo), North College Park ($3,050/mo), and Calvert Hills Historic District ($5,880/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in College Park?

To comfortably afford rent in College Park, you'd need to earn approximately $154,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in College Park?

Two-bedroom apartments in College Park averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, representing a 4.0% increase from the previous year. One-bedroom units remained relatively stable with minimal year-over-year changes, though specific pricing data for this bedroom type is not currently available.

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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