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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Fairmount Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairmount Heights
$2,137/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairmount Heights is $2,137 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $237 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairmount Heights
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairmount Heights rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fairmount Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Fairmount Heights, MD
Average rent prices in Fairmount Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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
Fairmount Heights, MD
Rent prices in Fairmount Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairmount Heights is $1,648, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairmount Heights run $1,383 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,674.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,348 | 29% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,794 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairmount Heights | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,648 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $1,800 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,550 | No Change | 15% | |
Rooms | $1,305 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,348
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,794
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
7%
Fairmount Heights
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,648
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,305
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairmount Heights and Brandywine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairmount Heights
12%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairmount Heights, MD is 37% lower than the median rent in Brandywine, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,600
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7%$1,800
45%$1,969
20%$2,333
13%$1,731
24%$3,000
4%$1,850
$2,500
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Frequently asked questions for Fairmount Heights, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairmount Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Fairmount Heights?
The average rent in Fairmount Heights is $2,137 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairmount Heights?
Average rent prices in Fairmount Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Fairmount Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairmount Heights is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $237 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairmount Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairmount Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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).