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Average Rent in Bowie, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Bowie, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,363/mo
Lowest Available
$1,935/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Bowie, MD
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie 20721 | $2,367 | ▼ $17 | $1,950 | 1 | 66 |
| Bowie 20716 | $2,360 | ▼ $6 | $1,424 | 6 | 92 |
| Bowie 20715 | $1,935 | $0 | $1,935 | 1 | 2 |
| Montpelier | $1,693 | ▲ $5 | $1,531 | 1 | 8 |
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As of October 2026, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,363 per month across 3 apartment communities and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is Aspen at Melford Town Center starting at $1,935/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,363/mo.
Prices range from $1,935 to $2,721 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bowie, MD
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bowie, MD
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen at Melford Town Center | $1,935/mo | $1,935/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Fairmont at South Lake | $2,194/mo | $2,197/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Avana Heather Ridge | $2,215/mo | $2,482/mo | 10 | 3.6 |
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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
$95,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,363/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,935/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Bowie, MD is $141,831 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bowie, MD
Overall prices in Bowie, MD runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bowie, MD's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,363 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,121/mo |
Population
57,771
Median household income
$141,831
Census median rent
$2,240/mo
Census rent burden
29.8%
Median age
44.0
Mean commute
36 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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