Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
College Park, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where College Park rent stands today

    College Park, MD rent rose 40.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $1,095 more per month on average than last year, marking a clear increase in rents recently.

  • Vs. national rents

    College Park runs roughly 1.8× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas for renters. The market offers 104 total rentals, with a high average price per square foot of $3.51.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in College Park vary widely: studios are around $1,680/month, 1-bedrooms at $975/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,018/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,525/month. Houses command a median of $4,825/month, while apartments are at $1,875/month, reflecting the dominance of larger homes in the inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Old Town rents climbed 25.8% year over year to $8,400/month across 26 rentals, while Calvert Hills Historic District rose 47.6% to $5,750/month. In contrast, College Park Woods cooled 43.5% to $2,600/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide 40.0% rise, indicating notable neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in College Park

$3,500/mo

increased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in College Park is $3,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,555 more per month.

$3.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College Park

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 40% 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $4,825. 1-bedroom apartments in College Park run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,905.

Listings

Studio

$1,680

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$975

3%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,017

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,549

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,525

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,017

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,549

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

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$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College Park, MD is 89% 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

5d+ 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

4711 Tecumseh St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in College Park

SINGLE_FAMILY - COLLEGE PARK, MD

4711 Tecumseh St #1, College Park, MD 20740

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.8

Very good

7401 Princeton Avenue

7401 Princeton Ave, College Park, MD 20740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College Park?

Average rent prices in College Park have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.

How does College Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College Park is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,555 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College Park are North College Park ($2,599/mo), College Park Woods ($2,600/mo), and Calvert Hills Historic District ($5,750/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 $140,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in College Park average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,970/month.

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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