Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Hillcrest Heights, Hillcrest Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Hillcrest Heights

$1,850/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillcrest Heights is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillcrest Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillcrest Heights rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hillcrest Heights, Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Hillcrest Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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, 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest Heights run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

20%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,346

1%

40%

2 bedroom

$1,749

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$2,600

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,300

8%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,346

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hillcrest Heights and Old Town by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hillcrest Heights

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,613
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillcrest Heights, Hillcrest Heights, MD is 29% lower than the median rent in Old Town, Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Hillcrest Heights, Hillcrest Heights, MD

2067 Chadwick Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hillcrest Heights

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

Price dropped $100Additional 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.
3508 26th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Hillcrest Heights

Residential Lease, TEMPLE HILLS, MD

3508 26th Ave, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748

4 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Price dropped $250Fees 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 Hillcrest Heights, 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 $1,850 per month as of October 3, 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 15% since last year.

How does Hillcrest Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillcrest Heights is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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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