Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
La Plata, MD

Median rent

Median rent in La Plata

$2,900/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in La Plata is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in La Plata

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of La Plata rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in La Plata, MD

Average rent prices in La Plata have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,622, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in La Plata run $1,742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,622.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

32%

-

1 bedroom

$1,741

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,650

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,741

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Plata, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Belle Haven, VA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Belle Haven

$2,450

decreased by2%
Last year
Camp Springs

$2,482

decreased by8%
Last year
Clinton

$3,045

increased by4%
Last year
Colonial Beach

$2,050

increased by1%
Last year
Fort Washington

$2,625

decreased by4%
Last year
Huntington

$2,350

increased by7%
Last year

Discover rentals in La Plata, MD

301 Dorchester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

301 Dorchester Ave

301 Dorchester Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,370–$1,470

Address Withheld By Seller - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Plata

310 Caroline Dr #510 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Plata

$1,900 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In La Plata

310 Caroline Dr #510, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Additional 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.
405 Carroll St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in La Plata

Residential Lease, LA PLATA, MD

405 Carroll St, La Plata, MD 20646

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,975

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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 $2,900 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in La Plata?

Average rent prices in La Plata have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does La Plata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in La Plata is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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?

March offers the best rental prices in La Plata, with rents running approximately 24% lower than December's peak pricing. You'll face more competition from other renters in March, but the savings can be worth it.

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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1001 Rye Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
154 Charming Forest Ave, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
300 Harford St, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
405 Carroll St, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
509 Dogwood Court, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
561 Fawn Meadow Ln, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
59 Steeplechase Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
947 Rye Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
1009 Wales Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
7108 Glen Albin Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
105 Westmorland Ct, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
109 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
1107 Station Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
12 Charles Overlook Ln, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
310 Caroline Dr, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
369 Soft Rush Ln, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
128 Wood Duck Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
299 Buckeye Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
7725 Bel Alton Newtown Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
1005 Clover Cir, La Plata, MD 20646, USA