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Last updated on September 2, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forest Heights
$1,550/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Heights is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $360 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Heights
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest 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 Forest Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Forest Heights, MD
Average rent prices in Forest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Forest Heights, MD
Rent prices in Forest Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Heights is $1,520, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Heights run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,190 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,562 |  2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 60% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,675 | 9% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forest Heights | $2,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,520 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,374 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,190
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
60%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
26%
Forest Heights
Average rent
$2,025
Apartments
Average rent
$1,520
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,374
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest 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 Forest Heights, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Forest Heights and Ashton Sandy Spring by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forest Heights
19%lower than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Heights, MD is 37% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
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12%Discover rentals in Forest Heights, MD
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Forest Heights, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Forest Heights?
The average rent in Forest Heights is $1,550 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Heights?
Average rent prices in Forest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Forest Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest Heights is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $360 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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).