Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Takoma - DC, Takoma Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Takoma Dc

$1,693/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Takoma Dc is $1,693 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $217 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Takoma Dc

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Takoma Dc run $1,224 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,913.

Listings

Studio

$1,570

6%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,294

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,300

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,299

19%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,825

2%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

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$1,693
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Takoma Dc, Takoma Park, MD is 6% lower than the median rent in Adelphi, Adelphi, MD.

Discover rentals in Takoma - DC, Takoma Park, MD

8314 Roanoke Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

2 beds

1 bath

$1,736

Apartment for rent

7135 Georgia Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

Apartment for rent

610 Kennebec Ave #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Takoma - DC apartment for rent in Takoma Park

APARTMENT - Other - TAKOMA PARK, MD

610 Kennebec Ave #B2, Takoma Park, MD 20912

2 beds

1 bath

$1,913

Apartment 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 $1,693 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Takoma Dc?

Average rent prices in Takoma Dc have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Takoma Dc rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Takoma Dc is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $217 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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