Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Hillcrest Heights

$1,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillcrest Heights is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $260 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillcrest Heights

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillcrest Heights rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hillcrest Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Hillcrest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD

Rent prices in Hillcrest Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillcrest Heights is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,949. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest Heights run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

20%

39%

1 bedroom

$1,575

3%

54%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,225

16%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,750

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

54%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hillcrest Heights and Belle Haven by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hillcrest Heights

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest Heights, MD is 28% lower than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.

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Frequently asked questions for Hillcrest Heights, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Hillcrest Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Hillcrest Heights?

The average rent in Hillcrest Heights is $1,650 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillcrest Heights?

Average rent prices in Hillcrest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Hillcrest Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillcrest Heights is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillcrest Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillcrest Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hillcrest Heights?

Based on our July 2026 data, November typically offers the least competitive rental conditions in Hillcrest Heights with reduced demand, while April sees the highest competition. May generally has the lowest rents of the year, running about 19% below July's peak pricing.

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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