Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Park

$1,595/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Park is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Park

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park, MD

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Takoma Park, MD

Rent prices in Takoma Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Takoma Park is $1,490, whereas a house costs $3,072. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Park run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,872.

Listings

Studio

$1,480

2%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,925

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$3,240

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,480

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,240

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

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

Compare median rent prices in Takoma Park and Beltsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Takoma Park

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,992
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Park, MD is 20% lower than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma Park, MD

8312 Roanoke Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

2 beds

1 bath

$1,285

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

8314 Roanoke Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Residential Lease, TAKOMA PARK, MD

8314 Roanoke Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

7523 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

7135 Georgia Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Takoma Park, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Takoma Park rental market.

How much is rent in Takoma Park?

The average rent in Takoma Park is $1,595 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Park?

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Takoma Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Park is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Takoma Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Takoma Park, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Takoma Park?

March and April offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Takoma Park, with March seeing the lowest rents of the year and both months experiencing less competitive conditions. September has the highest rents, running approximately 14% higher than March prices.

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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