Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Marlow Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Marlow Heights

$1,803/mo

increased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlow Heights is $1,803 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $127 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlow Heights

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marlow Heights rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlow Heights run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

56%

2 bedroom

$1,975

3%

75%

3 bedroom

$2,375

No Change

26%

4 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

56%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

75%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last year

24%

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$1,803
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,383
increased by23%

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

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Marlow Towers

2900 Saint Clair Dr, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,260–$1,425

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,803 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlow Heights?

Average rent prices in Marlow Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.

How does Marlow Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlow Heights is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 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 $72,000/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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