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Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forest Heights
$1,950/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Heights is $1,950 per month as of May 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Heights
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 84% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Heights run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,610.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,180 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  10% | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 55% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forest Heights | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 5% | - | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,675 | 37% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,007 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,180
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
55%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Forest Heights
Average rent
$2,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
37%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,007
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
Equal to the the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Heights, MD is 3% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,011
39%$2,950
3%$2,775
6%$1,772
31%$2,300
$3,200
$2,575
21%$2,500
168%$3,100
7%$2,800
$1,950
$2,325
21%Discover rentals in Forest Heights, MD
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest Heights
5804 Shoshone Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest Heights
819 Quade St, Forest Heights, MD 20745
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest Heights
819 Quade St, Forest Heights, MD 20745
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest Heights
5804 Shoshone Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House 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 $1,950 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Heights?
Average rent prices in Forest Heights have increased by 84% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Forest Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest Heights is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).