Average Rent in La Plata, MD and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
La Plata, MD

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Plata, MD is $2,750. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

8%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Plata, MD is $2,750. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%

60%

31%

3%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

69%

31%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
La Plata, MD
The monthly rent for an apartment in La Plata, MD is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Plata, MD costs about $1,990 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,027. Houses for rent in La Plata, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,824	1%	23%
2 bedroom	$2,027	3%	18%
3 bedroom	$2,900	5%	No Change
4 bedroom	$4,000	5%	10%
Studio	$1,650	59%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,824

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,027

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in La Plata, 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.

Compare rent prices in La Plata, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in La Plata, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belle Haven, VA.

La Plata

Median rent price$2,750

38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Plata, MD is 45% higher than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.

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301 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

375 Forest Edge Ave, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

59 Steeplechase Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

6495 Ashland Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

1005 Agricopia Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

5275 Gwynn Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

109 Morris Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

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129 Wood Duck Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

255 Williamsburg Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

1009 Wales Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

14 Candleberry Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

112 Saint Marys Ave, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

120 Tall Grass Ln, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

1024 Martin Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

108 Wood Duck Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

299 Buckeye Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

324 Goose Creek Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

119 Tanager Ct, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

548 Quince Ct, La Plata, MD 20646, USA

Discover rentals in La Plata, MD

301 Dorchester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

301 Dorchester Ave

301 Dorchester Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,450

Apartment for rent

Caroline Drive Apartments, La Plata - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Caroline Drive Apartments, La Plata

310 Caroline Dr, La Plata, MD 20646

2 beds

1 bath

$1,615

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

129 Wood Duck Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

129 Wood Duck Cir, La Plata, MD 20646

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

109 Morris Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in La Plata

Ranch/Rambler, Detached - LA PLATA, MD

109 Morris Dr, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

2 baths

$2,850

$2,750

Price drop

House for rent

112 Saint Marys Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in La Plata

Carriage House,Craftsman, Detached - LA PLATA, MD

112 Saint Marys Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

4 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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120 Tall Grass Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

Interior Row/Townhouse - LA PLATA, MD

120 Tall Grass Ln, La Plata, MD 20646

4 beds

3 baths

$3,000

House for rent

6495 Ashland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

House for rent in La Plata

Ranch/Rambler, Detached - LA PLATA, MD

6495 Ashland Rd, La Plata, MD 20646

5 beds

4 baths

$3,800

$3,500

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