Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Park

$1,741/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Park is $1,741 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $204 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Park

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% 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 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 $1,524, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Park run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,935.

Listings

Studio

$1,627

No Change

44%

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,972

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,100

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

4%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,627

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

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$1,741
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Park, MD is 13% lower than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma Park, MD

702 Chaney Dr #306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

702 Chaney Dr #306, Takoma Park, MD 20912

3 beds

1 bath

$1,810

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

8203 Garland Avenue D&G GROUP LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

8203 Garland Avenue D&G GROUP LLC

8203 Garland Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

921 Prospect St ##5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Apartment for rent

921 Prospect St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Takoma Park

APARTMENT - Other - TAKOMA PARK, MD

921 Prospect St #5, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

House 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 $1,741 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Park?

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Takoma Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Park is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $204 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 $70,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Takoma Park average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,040/month. Both sizes have seen softer pricing compared to last year, with one-bedrooms down 6.9% year over year.

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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