Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma - DC, Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Dc

$1,700/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Dc is $1,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Dc

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Takoma Dc 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 - DC, Takoma Park, MD

Average rent prices in Takoma Dc have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 - DC, Takoma Park, MD

Rent prices in Takoma Dc vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Takoma Dc is $1,480, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Dc run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

7%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,420

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,200

9%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$3,150

17%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,420

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Takoma - DC, 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 Dc, Takoma Park, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Takoma Dc and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Takoma Dc

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,869
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Dc, Takoma Park, MD is 9% lower than the median rent in Adelphi, Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma - DC, 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

2d 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 - DC, Takoma Park, MD

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

How much is rent in Takoma Dc?

The average rent in Takoma Dc is $1,700 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Dc?

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

How does Takoma Dc rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Dc is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Takoma Dc, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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