Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
District Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in District Heights

$2,400/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in District Heights is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in District Heights

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of District Heights rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in District Heights, MD

Average rent prices in District Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,567, whereas a house costs $2,837. 1-bedroom apartments in District Heights run $1,478 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,671.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,464

18%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,718

16%

-

3 bedroom

$2,550

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,200

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,464

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,718

Last 30 days

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,700
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in District Heights, MD is 35% lower than the median rent in Berwyn Heights, MD.

Discover rentals in District Heights, MD

6412 Foster St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in District Heights

Residential Lease, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD

6412 Foster St, District Heights, MD 20747

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,550

6904 Lansdale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in District Heights

Welcome home to 6904 Lansdale Street — District Heights, MD

6904 Lansdale St, District Heights, MD 20747

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Price dropped $150
6605 Hansford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in District Heights

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD

6605 Hansford St, District Heights, MD 20747

5 beds

3 baths

$2,900

Price dropped $600
7110 Marbury Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in District Heights

Residential Lease, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD

7110 Marbury Ct, District Heights, MD 20747

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,950

Price dropped $150

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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 $2,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in District Heights?

Average rent prices in District Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does District Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in District Heights is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more 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 $96,000/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).

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