Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Greenbelt, Greenbelt, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Greenbelt

$2,229/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenbelt is $2,229 per month as of May 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $279 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenbelt

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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, Greenbelt, MD

Average rent prices in Greenbelt have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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, Greenbelt, MD

Rent prices in Greenbelt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenbelt is $2,107, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenbelt run $1,917 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,218.

Listings

Studio

$8,000

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,649

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,250

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,600

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,750

6%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

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

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

Greenbelt

Median rent price$2,229
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenbelt, Greenbelt, MD is 34% lower than the median rent in Berwyn Heights, Berwyn Heights, MD.

Discover rentals in Greenbelt, Greenbelt, MD

7407 Morrison Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Greenbelt

Great Master room in a townhome for rent

7407 Morrison Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770

1 bed

1 bath

$560

House for rent

Available Jun 14

157 Westway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenbelt

2 beds

1 bath

$1,951

Apartment for rent

157 Westway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenbelt

3 beds

2 baths

$2,287

Apartment for rent

8009 Mandan Rd #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Greenbelt

CONDOS - Other - GREENBELT, MD

8009 Mandan Rd #303, Greenbelt, MD 20770

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Greenbelt, Greenbelt, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Greenbelt rental market.

How much is rent in Greenbelt?

The average rent in Greenbelt is $2,229 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenbelt?

Average rent prices in Greenbelt have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Greenbelt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenbelt is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $279 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 $89,000/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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