Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
College Park, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where College Park rent stands today
College Park, MD rent rose 26.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,250/month. Renters are paying $528 more per month on average than last year despite a 23.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in April 2026.
Vs. national rents
College Park rents are 70.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas. The market offers 119 total rentals, with a large share of houses in the inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in College Park rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,328/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,905/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 4+ bedroom units reach $5,400/month. The inventory is heavily weighted toward larger units, with 59.5% of rentals having 4 or more bedrooms.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $4,200/month compared to $1,898/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory's 69.8% concentration in houses. This difference shows the cost gap renters face depending on property type in College Park, MD.
Median rent
Median rent in College Park
$3,250/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in College Park is $3,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,340 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in College Park
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $1,897, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in College Park run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  4% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,328 | 14% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,905 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,699 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,400 | No Change | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calvert Hills Historic District | $5,575 | |
College Park Woods | $3,200 | |
North College Park | $2,400 | |
Old Town | $8,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,897 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $837 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,328
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,905
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
Old Town
Average rent
$8,000
North College Park
Average rent
$2,400
Calvert Hills Historic District
Average rent
$5,575
College Park Woods
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
11%
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
70%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in College Park, MD is 81% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
8%$1,974
7%$1,790
7%$2,000
5%$2,353
12%$2,385
8%$2,050
6%$1,714
37%$2,400
5%$2,098
2%$1,580
4%$2,500
1%Discover rentals in College Park, MD
5d+ ago
North College Park apartment for rent in College Park
9412 52nd Ave #C, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
North College Park apartment for rent in College Park
9412 52nd Ave #B, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
North College Park house for rent in College Park
4815 Delaware St, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Sep 1
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
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
Old Town house for rent in College Park
4611 Knox Rd #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Old Town house for rent in College Park
4610 Calvert Rd #1, College Park, MD 20740
5 beds
2 baths
$7,600
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in College Park
4804 Calvert Rd #2, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North College Park apartment for rent in College Park
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Calvert Hills Historic District house for rent in College Park
7001 Dartmouth Ave, College Park, MD 20740
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
North College Park house for rent in College Park
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North College Park apartment for rent in College Park
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7401 Princeton Ave, College Park, MD 20740
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North College Park house for rent in College Park
4815 Delaware St, College Park, MD 20740
1 bed
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5h ago
9310 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in College Park
4330 Hartwick Rd #211, College Park, MD 20740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,000
Price drop
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
College Park Woods house for rent in College Park
3510 Duke St, College Park, MD 20740
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House 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 $3,250 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in College Park?
Average rent prices in College Park have decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does College Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in College Park is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,340 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College Park?
The most affordable neighborhoods in College Park are North College Park ($2,400/mo), College Park Woods ($3,200/mo), and Calvert Hills Historic District ($5,575/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 $130,000/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).