Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
New Carrollton, MD

Median rent

Median rent in New Carrollton

$1,646/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Carrollton is $1,646 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $298 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Carrollton

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Carrollton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 New Carrollton, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in New Carrollton, MD

Average rent prices in New Carrollton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 New Carrollton, MD

Rent prices in New Carrollton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Carrollton is $1,646, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in New Carrollton run $1,483 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,786.

Listings

Studio

$1,703

4%

29%

1 bedroom

$2,006

1%

29%

2 bedroom

$2,371

1%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,851

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,703

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,006

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,371

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,851

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in New Carrollton and Bowie by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Carrollton

Median rent price$1,646
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Carrollton, MD is 42% lower than the median rent in Bowie, MD.

Discover rentals in New Carrollton, MD

7525 Riverdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Carrollton

2 Bed 1 Bath Rental in New Carrollton, MD

7525 Riverdale Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for New Carrollton, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the New Carrollton rental market.

How much is rent in New Carrollton?

The average rent in New Carrollton is $1,646 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Carrollton?

Average rent prices in New Carrollton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does New Carrollton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Carrollton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $298 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Carrollton?

To comfortably afford rent in New Carrollton, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Carrollton?

Based on our current listings data, New Carrollton itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,610.

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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