Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Heights, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest Heights
$1,599/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Heights is $1,599 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Heights
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest Heights, MD
Average rent prices in Forest Heights have decreased by 5% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Heights run $1,515 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,749.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,185 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,599 | 2% |  22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $2,349 | 60% | 45% | |
4 bedroom | $3,375 | 14% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forest Heights | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,887 | No Change | 42% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 43% | 48% | |
Rooms | $1,347 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,185
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
60%
Last year
45%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
No Change
Forest Heights
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,887
Last year
42%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
48%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
14%
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
16%lower than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Heights, MD is 43% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$3,125
5%$2,850
8%$2,820
16%$2,450
17%$4,100
6%$2,995
37%$3,500
91%$2,286
19%$2,400
$2,095
$3,146
17%Discover rentals in Forest Heights, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Forest Heights
516-C-1 WILSON BRIDGE Drive #6717C, Forest Heights, MD 20745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest Heights
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Forest Heights
516-C-1 WILSON BRIDGE Drive #6717C, Forest Heights, MD 20745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest Heights
146 Onondaga Dr, Forest Heights, MD 20745
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 10
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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 $1,599 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Heights?
Average rent prices in Forest Heights have decreased by 5% 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 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 $64,000/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).