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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
College Park, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
College Park, MD rent rose 16.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,450/month. Renters today are paying $664 more per month on average than last year, marking an upward move in the market.
Vs. national rents
College Park runs roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas for renters. The market includes 98 total rentals, with a high average price per square foot of $4.24.
Price ranges
Rents in College Park vary widely by bedroom and property type: studios and 1-bedrooms sit around $1,440 to $1,450/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $5,600/month. Houses command a median of $5,250/month compared to apartments at $1,802/month, with houses making up 70% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
College Park Woods saw rents fall 25.7% year over year to $2,750/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 16.9% rise. North College Park rents climbed 17.1% to $3,098/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within the metro.
Median rent
Median rent in College Park
$3,450/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in College Park is $3,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in College Park
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of College Park rentals at each price point
Rent trends in College Park, MD
Average rent prices in College Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,802, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in College Park run $1,753 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,942.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  34% | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,440 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,942 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calvert Hills Historic District | $5,880 | |
College Park Woods | $2,750 | |
North College Park | $3,097 | |
Old Town | $7,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,802 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,650 | 16% | 21% | |
Houses | $5,250 | 2% | 1% | |
Rooms | $800 | 4% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,440
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,942
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Old Town
Average rent
$7,800
Calvert Hills Historic District
Average rent
$5,880
North College Park
Average rent
$3,097
College Park Woods
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,802
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
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
82%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in College Park, MD is 77% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.
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8%$2,071
5%$1,810
2%$2,023
1%$2,375
13%$2,400
6%$2,200
5%$1,813
11%$2,300
2%$2,000
3%$1,722
7%$2,493
2%Discover rentals in College Park, MD
5d+ ago
North College Park apartment for rent in College Park
9412 52nd Ave #B, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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
Available Aug 22
2h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,625
Price droppedAdditional 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
Apartment for rent in College Park
4711 Tecumseh St #1, College Park, MD 20740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in College Park
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Calvert Hills Historic District house for rent in College Park
7209 Dartmouth Ave #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
4 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Calvert Hills Historic District house for rent in College Park
4710 Harvard Rd #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
3 baths
$9,440
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Old Town house for rent in College Park
7309 Hopkins Ave, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
4 baths
$9,200
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Old Town house for rent in College Park
7504 Hopkins Ave #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
3 baths
$9,100
House for rent
Available Jun 5
2h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,625
Price droppedAdditional 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
North College Park house for rent in College Park
5002 Cheyenne Pl #NA, College Park, MD 20740
4 beds
2 baths
$2,550
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.House for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Calvert Hills Historic District house for rent in College Park
7001 Dartmouth Ave, College Park, MD 20740
3 beds
2 baths
$3,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
College Park Woods house for rent in College Park
9312 Saint Andrews Pl #1, College Park, MD 20740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jan 30
2h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,625
Price droppedAdditional 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
2d ago
7401 Princeton Ave, College Park, MD 20740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in College Park
8809 38th Ave #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
3 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Calvert Hills Historic District house for rent in College Park
7001 Dartmouth Ave, College Park, MD 20740
3 beds
2 baths
$3,050
House for rent
2h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,625
Price droppedAdditional 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
7h ago
7405 Columbia Ave, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in College Park
8404 48th Ave #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
3 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in College Park
4800 Berwyn Rd #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
3 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 5
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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 $3,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in College Park?
Average rent prices in College Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does College Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in College Park is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Park?
The most affordable neighborhoods in College Park are College Park Woods ($2,750/mo), North College Park ($3,097/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 $138,000/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?
July offers the best rental prices in College Park, with rents running approximately 45% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).