Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Greenbelt, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Greenbelt

$2,456/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenbelt is $2,456 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $506 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenbelt

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greenbelt rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 32% 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 $2,299, whereas a house costs $3,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenbelt run $2,167 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,297.

Listings

Studio

$1,730

6%

203%

1 bedroom

$1,850

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,273

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$5,600

7%

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,730

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

203%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,273

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

60%

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$2,456
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,828
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenbelt, MD is 34% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Greenbelt, MD

7245 Morrison Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Greenbelt

Comfy room for rent

7245 Morrison Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770

1 bed

1 bath

$560

House for rent

Available Oct 1

7810 Somerset Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Greenbelt

Comfy room for rent

7810 Somerset Ct, Greenbelt, MD 20770

1 bed

1 bath

$560

House for rent

Available Jun 29

7713 Ora Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Greenbelt

Lux Master room for rent

7713 Ora Ct, Greenbelt, MD 20770

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Sep 13

157 Westway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenbelt

2 beds

1 bath

$1,905

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,456 per month as of July 11, 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 32% since last year.

How does Greenbelt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenbelt is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $506 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 $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Greenbelt's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing structure across the city's rental 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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