Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Park

$1,534/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Park is $1,534 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $416 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Park

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Takoma Park 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+

Rent trends in Takoma Park, MD

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Park run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,270

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$1,437

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,149

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,175

2%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,150

26%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

29%

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$1,534
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Park, MD is 23% lower than the median rent in Beltsville, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma Park, MD

7523 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Parkside Living in Takoma Park – 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Homes at 702 Chaney Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

3 beds

1 bath

$1,810

Apartment for rent

7135 Georgia Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Apartment for rent

605 Ethan Allen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC house for rent in Takoma Park

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - TAKOMA PARK, MD

605 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

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 $1,534 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Park?

Average rent prices in Takoma Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Takoma Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Park is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $416 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 $61,000/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?

Takoma Park, Maryland rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.

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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