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Average Rent in Bowie, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Bowie, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,237/mo
▲ +1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,531/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
119
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Bowie, MD
18 listed units across 4 buildings in Bowie, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $258/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 13 | $2,728 | $1,899 | $829 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 15 | $2,621 | $1,889 | $732 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 6 | $2,670 | $1,942 | $728 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 16 | $2,496 | $1,951 | $545 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 12 | $2,440 | $1,970 | $470 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 11 | $2,570 | $2,278 | $292 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 1 | $2,166 | $2,024 | $142 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | Unit 3 | $2,069 | $1,937 | $132 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Bowie, MD
Compare average rent across Bowie, MD neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie 20716 | $2,375 | - | $1,741 | 6 | 88 |
| Bowie 20721 | $2,025 | - | $2,025 | 1 | 1 |
| Bowie 20715 | $1,935 | - | $1,935 | 1 | 2 |
| Montpelier | $1,833 | - | $1,531 | 1 | 28 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bowie, MD?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,237 per month across 9 apartment communities and 119 available units. Rents have increased $32 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hill House at Beechfield starting at $1,531/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,431/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,921/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,421/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,117/mo.
Prices range from $1,531 to $3,490 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Bowie, MD Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,255 | - | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bowie, MD
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bowie, MD
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House at Beechfield | $1,531/mo | $1,833/mo | 28 | 4.7 |
| Alvista Bowie | $1,741/mo | $2,169/mo | 6 | 3.2 |
| Pin Oak Village | $1,773/mo | $1,952/mo | 15 | 3.1 |
| Governor's Green Apartments | $1,829/mo | $2,207/mo | 4 | 3.2 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | $1,889/mo | $2,281/mo | 21 | 3.6 |
| Aspen at Melford Town Center | $1,935/mo | $1,935/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Woodmore Apartments | $2,025/mo | $2,025/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,237/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,531/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Cost of living in Bowie, MD
We only have live rent data for Bowie, MD so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,237 |
| Estimated total | $2,237/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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