Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Greenbelt, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Greenbelt

$2,340/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenbelt is $2,340 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $440 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenbelt

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greenbelt rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Greenbelt, MD

Average rent prices in Greenbelt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Greenbelt, MD

Rent prices in Greenbelt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenbelt is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenbelt run $1,762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,156.

Listings

Studio

$1,611

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,748

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,328

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,850

2%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,611

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,748

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,328

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Greenbelt and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Greenbelt

Median rent price$2,340
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,902

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenbelt, MD is 23% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Greenbelt, MD

7713 Ora Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Greenbelt

1 bed

1 bath

$530

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7242 Morrison Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Greenbelt

Cozy bedroom for rent

7242 Morrison Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770

1 bed

1 bath

$560

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8238 Miner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Greenbelt

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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.
6008 Westchester Park Dr #T2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenbelt

Residential Lease, COLLEGE PARK, MD

6008 Westchester Park Dr #T2, Greenbelt, MD 20740

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Price dropped $198Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Greenbelt, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Greenbelt rental market.

How much is rent in Greenbelt?

The average rent in Greenbelt is $2,340 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenbelt?

Average rent prices in Greenbelt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Greenbelt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenbelt is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenbelt?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenbelt, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Greenbelt?

May offers the best rental deals in Greenbelt, with rents running about 14% lower than the peak month of August. November is also a good time to search, as it's the least competitive month with lower demand compared to available inventory.

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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