Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Marlow Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Marlow Heights

$1,694/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlow Heights is $1,694 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $206 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlow Heights

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marlow Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Marlow Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Marlow Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Marlow Heights, MD

Rent prices in Marlow Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marlow Heights is $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlow Heights run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

45%

3 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

34%

4 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

23%

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

Compare median rent prices in Marlow Heights and Andrews Afb by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marlow Heights

Median rent price$1,694
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,230
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marlow Heights, MD is 24% lower than the median rent in Andrews Afb, MD.

Discover rentals in Marlow Heights, MD

Marlow Towers - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Marlow Towers

2900 Saint Clair Dr, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,260–$1,425

4203 Danville Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marlow Heights

Residential Lease, TEMPLE HILLS, MD

4203 Danville Dr, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for Marlow Heights, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Marlow Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Marlow Heights?

The average rent in Marlow Heights is $1,694 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlow Heights?

Average rent prices in Marlow Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Marlow Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlow Heights is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $206 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marlow Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Marlow Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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