Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
East Riverdale, MD

Median rent

Median rent in East Riverdale

$2,385/mo

increased by60%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Riverdale is $2,385 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Riverdale

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Riverdale rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Riverdale, MD

Average rent prices in East Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 60% 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 East Riverdale, MD

Rent prices in East Riverdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Riverdale is $1,767, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in East Riverdale run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,709.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,410

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,684

12%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,499

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,999

1%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,410

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,684

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Riverdale, 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 East Riverdale, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Riverdale and Berwyn Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Riverdale

Median rent price$2,385
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 East Riverdale, MD is 36% lower than the median rent in Berwyn Heights, MD.

Discover rentals in East Riverdale, MD

6717 Riverdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

6717 Riverdale Rd

6717 Riverdale Rd, East Riverdale, MD 20737

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

5606 Elberton Pl, Unit Upstairs - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.4

Very good

5606 Elberton Pl, Unit Upstairs

5606 Elberton Pl, East Riverdale, MD 20781

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

5408 5408 Morton Place, Riverdale, MD, USA #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Riverdale

5408 Morton Place, Riverdale, MD, USA - 1

5408 5408 Morton Place, Riverdale, MD, USA #1, East Riverdale, MD 20737

4 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Price dropped $100
5303 62nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Riverdale

Residential Lease, RIVERDALE, MD

5303 62nd Ave, East Riverdale, MD 20737

4 beds

2 baths

$2,750

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Frequently asked questions for East Riverdale, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the East Riverdale rental market.

How much is rent in East Riverdale?

The average rent in East Riverdale is $2,385 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Riverdale?

Average rent prices in East Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 60% since last year.

How does East Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Riverdale is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Riverdale?

To comfortably afford rent in East Riverdale, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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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