Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Upper Marlboro, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Upper Marlboro rent stands today

    Upper Marlboro, MD rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,250/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.

  • Vs. national rents

    Upper Marlboro rents are 71.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Upper Marlboro among pricier markets for renters in the region.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $3,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count in Upper Marlboro.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 102.9% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide 3.2% rise. This segment's growth contrasts with declines in 2-bed and 4+ bed rents, showing varied market dynamics in Upper Marlboro.

Median rent

Median rent in Upper Marlboro

$3,250/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Upper Marlboro is $3,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Upper Marlboro

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Upper Marlboro rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Upper Marlboro, MD

Average rent prices in Upper Marlboro have decreased by 3% 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 Upper Marlboro, MD

Rent prices in Upper Marlboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Upper Marlboro is $1,731, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Marlboro run $1,431 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,731.

Listings

Studio

$3,500

10%

103%

1 bedroom

$1,550

13%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,150

6%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

103%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Upper Marlboro and Bowie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Upper Marlboro

Median rent price$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Upper Marlboro, MD is 8% higher than the median rent in Bowie, MD.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bowie

$3,000

increased by2%
Last year
Camp Springs

$2,478

decreased by8%
Last year
Clinton

$3,000

increased by2%
Last year
Crofton

$2,650

Flat
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$1,560

decreased by5%
Last year
Hillcrest Heights

$1,750

decreased by3%
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Discover rentals in Upper Marlboro, MD

4711 Address Tbd Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Marlboro

Furnished ONE BEDROOM 12 x 12 Room in SFH Upper Marlboro, MD (available unfurnished upon request)

4711 Address Tbd Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

4 beds

3.5 baths

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
16304 Brooktrail Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Upper Marlboro

Residential Lease, UPPER MARLBORO, MD

16304 Brooktrail Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13104 Bar Geese Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Marlboro

Residential Lease, UPPER MARLBORO, MD

13104 Bar Geese Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12308 Kayak Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Marlboro

$1,750 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In Upper Marlboro.

12308 Kayak Dr #NA, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Upper Marlboro, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Upper Marlboro rental market.

How much is rent in Upper Marlboro?

The average rent in Upper Marlboro is $3,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Upper Marlboro?

Average rent prices in Upper Marlboro have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Upper Marlboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Upper Marlboro is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Upper Marlboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Upper Marlboro, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Upper Marlboro?

January offers the best rental deals in Upper Marlboro, with rents running 19% lower than August peak pricing. Summer months command premium pricing, so timing your search for winter can deliver meaningful savings.

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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12308 Kayak Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
13703 Lord Sterling Pl, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
16304 Brooktrail Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
3043 Mia Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
5518 Old Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
905 Rosey Bill Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
10716 Eastland Cir, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
10805 Lariat Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
10907 Daniel Sim Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
15613 Swanscombe Loop, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
2653 Sierra Nevada Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
3002 Winterbourne Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
4815 Forest Pines Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
5103 Whittington Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
8805 Sybil Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
9123 Fox Stream Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
9157 Fox Stream Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
11400 Vega Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
13104 Bar Geese Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
16112 Mcconnell Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA