Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Forestville, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Forestville

$1,600/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forestville is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forestville

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forestville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forestville, MD

Average rent prices in Forestville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Forestville, MD

Rent prices in Forestville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forestville is $1,420, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Forestville run $1,940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,413.

Listings

Studio

$1,853

75%

-

1 bedroom

$1,312

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,413

5%

31%

3 bedroom

$2,845

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,797

21%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,853

Last 30 days

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,413

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Forestville and Camp Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forestville

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,482
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forestville, MD is 36% lower than the median rent in Camp Springs, MD.

Discover rentals in Forestville, MD

2014 Ritchie Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Forestville

Bedroom 2

2014 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD 20747

5 beds

3 baths

$850

The District at Forestville - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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The District at Forestville

2723 Lorring Dr, Forestville, MD 20747

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,275–$1,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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2908 Walters Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Forestville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1822 Tulip Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Forestville

Lovely 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Forestville!

1822 Tulip Ave, Forestville, MD 20747

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,895

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Frequently asked questions for Forestville, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Forestville rental market.

How much is rent in Forestville?

The average rent in Forestville is $1,600 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forestville?

Average rent prices in Forestville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Forestville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forestville is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forestville?

To comfortably afford rent in Forestville, 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).

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