Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Marlow Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Marlow Heights

$1,850/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlow Heights is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlow Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Marlow Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Marlow Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Marlow Heights have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlow Heights run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,749.

Listings

Studio

$1,185

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,550

2%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

39%

3 bedroom

$2,500

23%

55%

4 bedroom

$3,375

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,185

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last year

33%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,437
increased by28%

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

3212 Dallas Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marlow Heights

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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.
Marlow Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Marlow Gardens

Keith Street/ 28th Avenue, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,285–$1,570

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Marlow Towers - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Marlow Towers

2900 Saint Clair Dr, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,260–$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Marlow Heights - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Marlow Heights

4221 28th Ave, Marlow Heights, MD 20748

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,185–$1,375

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlow Heights?

Average rent prices in Marlow Heights have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Marlow Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlow Heights is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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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