Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
La Plata, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in La Plata
$2,150/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in La Plata is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Plata
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Plata rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Plata, MD
Average rent prices in La Plata have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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
La Plata, MD
Rent prices in La Plata vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Plata is $1,910, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in La Plata run $1,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  32% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 4% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
La Plata | $2,312 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,910 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,101 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
La Plata
Average rent
$2,312
Apartments
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,101
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.
How does rent in La Plata, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in La Plata and Belle Haven by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Plata
10%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Plata, MD is 2% lower than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.
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2%$1,950
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38%$2,175
13%$3,000
17%$2,100
43%$2,392
1%Discover rentals in La Plata, MD
5d+ ago
301 Dorchester Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$1,470
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Plata
2 beds
1 bath
$1,370
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Plata
704 Washington Ave #5, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Plata
704 Washington Ave #6, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10263 Pine Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Plata
124 Madison St, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in La Plata
6485 Tip Hill Dr, La Plata, MD 20646
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
17h ago
145 Quailwood Pkwy, La Plata, MD 20646
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6014 Washington Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,944–$2,312
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10263 Pine Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Plata
301 Carols Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
6014 Washington Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,944–$2,312
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in La Plata
8150 Plowden Dr, La Plata, MD 20646
5 beds
4 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in La Plata
55 Derby Dr, La Plata, MD 20646
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
1d ago
10263 Pine Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6014 Washington Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
3 beds
2 baths
$2,312
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10263 Pine Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
301 Dorchester Ave, La Plata, MD 20646
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$1,470
Apartment for rent
17h ago
145 Quailwood Pkwy, La Plata, MD 20646
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$2,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Plata, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the La Plata rental market.
How much is rent in La Plata?
The average rent in La Plata is $2,150 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Plata?
Average rent prices in La Plata have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does La Plata rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Plata is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Plata?
To comfortably afford rent in La Plata, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in La Plata?
La Plata's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect current market activity across the city's rental inventory.
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).