Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
University Park, MD

Median rent

Median rent in University Park

$2,168/mo

decreased by45%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Park is $2,168 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $238 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Park

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in University Park, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in University Park, MD

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 45% 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 University Park, MD

Rent prices in University Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Park is $2,069, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in University Park run $1,784 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,484.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

82%

-

1 bedroom

$1,812

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,970

-

-

3 bedroom

$3,550

15%

-

4 bedroom

$3,795

5%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University 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 University Park, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in University Park and Ashton Sandy Spring by all bedroom counts and property types.

University Park

Median rent price$2,168
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,687
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Park, MD is 19% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.

Discover rentals in University Park, MD

6703 41st Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in University Park

6703 41st Ave, University Park, MD 20782

1 bed

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Jul 24

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Frequently asked questions for University Park, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the University Park rental market.

How much is rent in University Park?

The average rent in University Park is $2,168 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Park?

Average rent prices in University Park have increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.

How does University Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Park is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $238 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Park?

To comfortably afford rent in University Park, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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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