Last updated July 10, 2026

Average Rent in Bowie, MD & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Bowie, MD. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Bowie 20716 20720 20721

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,139/mo

▲ +1.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$618/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

122

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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 20721	$2,398	-	$2,075	1	4
Bowie 20716	$2,311	-	$618	6	81
Bowie 20720	$1,733	-	$1,139	1	37

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bowie, MD?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,139 per month across 8 apartment communities and 122 available units. Rents have increased $32 (1.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Avana Heather Ridge starting at $618/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,341/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,837/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,437/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,164/mo.

Prices range from $618 to $3,410 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 35 units are currently listed.

Bowie, MD Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$2,212	-	8

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Bowie, MD

Studio

$2,341

from $618 · 28 units

1 Bed

$1,837

from $1,139 · 61 units

2 Bed

$2,437

from $1,833 · 29 units

3 Bed

$3,164

from $2,815 · 4 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Bowie, MD

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Avana Heather Ridge	$618/mo	$2,260/mo	16	3.6
The Bowen Apartments	$659/mo	$2,448/mo	12	3.6
Hill House at Beechfield	$1,139/mo	$1,733/mo	37	4.7
Pin Oak Village	$1,773/mo	$1,885/mo	18	3.1
Governor's Green Apartments	$1,829/mo	$2,281/mo	4	3.2
Alvista Bowie	$1,840/mo	$2,496/mo	4	3.2
Woodmore Apartments	$2,075/mo	$2,398/mo	4	4.3
Fairmont at South Lake	$2,189/mo	$2,543/mo	27	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bowie, MD

What is the average rent in Bowie, MD?

The average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,139 per month as of July 2026, based on 122 units across 8 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Bowie, MD?

Rent in Bowie, MD has increased $32 (1.5%) over the past month. The current average is $2,139/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Bowie, MD?

The most affordable apartment in Bowie, MD is Avana Heather Ridge with units starting at $618/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bowie, MD?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bowie, MD averages $1,837/mo, with prices starting at $1,139/mo across 61 available units.

How many apartments are available in Bowie, MD?

There are 122 units available across 8 apartment communities in Bowie, MD.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowie, MD?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,139/mo.

Comfortable income

$103,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($618/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,139	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,139/mo	$25,668/year

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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