Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Average rent in
La Plata, MD

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Plata, MD is $2,385. This is +26%, or $485, higher than the national average.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,385

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in La Plata, MD is $2,385. This is +26%, or $485, higher than the national average.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
68%
14%
2%
$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 price trends in
La Plata, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in La Plata, MD have decreased by 11% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
La Plata, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in La Plata, MD is $2,022. A 1-bedroom apartment in La Plata, MD costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,615. Houses for rent in La Plata, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,900

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

1%

19%

Studio

$1,200

59%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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$2,385
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,329
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Plata, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.

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Discover rentals in La Plata, MD

301 Dorchester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

301 Dorchester Ave

301 Dorchester Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,370–$1,470

Apartment for rent

609 Zekiah Run Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

$1,370

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9540 Greenfield Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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908 Sycamore Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

TOWNHOME - Contemporary, French - LA PLATA, MD

908 Sycamore Ln, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

House for rent

310 Goose Creek Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Available Mar 1

103 Charleston Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in La Plata

Charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo

103 Charleston Ct, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Condo for rent

Available Aug 5

9642 Charles St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in La Plata

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rambler - LA PLATA, MD

9642 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

208 Hibiscus Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

4 beds

3 baths

$2,600

House for rent

Available Dec 18