Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
District Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in District Heights
$1,700/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in District Heights is $1,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in District Heights
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of District Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in District Heights, MD
Average rent prices in District Heights have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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
District Heights, MD
Rent prices in District Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in District Heights is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,722. 1-bedroom apartments in District Heights run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  87% | 95% | |
2 bedroom | $1,671 | 16% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
District Heights | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,722 | 28% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
87%
Last year
95%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,671
Last 30 days
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
District Heights
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
28%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in District Heights, 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 District Heights, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in District Heights and Berwyn Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
District Heights
13%lower than the national median
90%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in District Heights, MD is 54% lower than the median rent in Berwyn Heights, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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66%$1,890
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75%$2,112
21%$1,950
10%$3,100
1%$1,345
$3,000
26%$2,068
8%$2,000
10%$2,395
5%$1,950
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Frequently asked questions for District Heights, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the District Heights rental market.
How much is rent in District Heights?
The average rent in District Heights is $1,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in District Heights?
Average rent prices in District Heights have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.
How does District Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in District Heights is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in District Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in District Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).