Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Park

$1,722/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Park is $1,722 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $177 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Park

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Takoma Park rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,628, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Park run $1,437 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,472

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,895

6%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,850

8%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,108

15%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,108

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

15%

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$1,722
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,071
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Park, MD is 17% lower than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma Park, MD

7523 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Takoma - DC house for rent in Takoma Park

2 beds

1 bath

$1,622

8515 Flower Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Takoma Park

$1,700 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Takoma Park

8515 Flower Ave #5, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
7135 Georgia Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

7805 Lockney Ave #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Charming 2 BR/1 BA Apartment in Takoma Park!

7805 Lockney Ave #102, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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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 $1,722 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Park?

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Takoma Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Park is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $177 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 $69,000/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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