Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Lanham, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Lanham

$2,023/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lanham is $2,023 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $73 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lanham

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lanham rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lanham, MD

Average rent prices in Lanham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Lanham, MD

Rent prices in Lanham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lanham is $1,975, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lanham run $1,991 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,620.

Listings

Studio

$1,558

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,919

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,283

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$3,000

5%

28%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,558

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,919

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,283

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lanham, 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 Lanham, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lanham and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lanham

Median rent price$2,023
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,867
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lanham, MD is 8% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Lanham, MD

7119 Kurth Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lanham - Seabrook house for rent in Lanham

Room and Bathroom in New Renovated House

7119 Kurth Ln, Lanham, MD 20706

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available May 30

Carleton East - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Carleton East

9747 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,442–$2,517

Apartment for rent

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9207 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lanham - Seabrook apartment for rent in Lanham

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch, Rambler - LANHAM, MD

9207 4th St, Lanham, MD 20706

2 beds

2 baths

$1,990

Apartment for rent

6035 Naval Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lanham - Seabrook house for rent in Lanham

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Apr 8

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Frequently asked questions for Lanham, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Lanham rental market.

How much is rent in Lanham?

The average rent in Lanham is $2,023 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lanham?

Average rent prices in Lanham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lanham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lanham is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $73 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lanham?

To comfortably afford rent in Lanham, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lanham?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lanham, MD is approximately $1,957, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $2,604 as of 2025.

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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