Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Hillcrest Heights

$1,650/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillcrest Heights is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $295 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillcrest Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Hillcrest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,410, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest Heights run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.

Listings

Studio

$1,180

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$1,504

12%

55%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

7%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,800

24%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,180

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,504

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

55%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

24%

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 by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest Heights, MD is 30% lower than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.

Discover rentals in Hillcrest Heights, MD

2021 Chadwick Ter #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hillcrest Heights

TOWNHOME - Other - TEMPLE HILLS, MD

2021 Chadwick Ter #1, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

3009 Southern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hillcrest Heights

Condo for rent

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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 July 18, 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 6% since last year.

How does Hillcrest Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillcrest Heights is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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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