Average Rent in Bowie, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bowie, MD Rents

Bowie rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $928 (59.26%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $2,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $447 (20.73%) year-over-year from $2,154 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (1.44%) year-over-year from $2,958 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (6.51%) year-over-year from $3,474 to $3,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.75	$1,500	$1,500 (0.00%)	$1,342 (11.80%)
2 BR	$23.73	$2,600	$2,154 (20.73%)	$2,367 (9.86%)
3 BR	$22.46	$3,000	$2,958 (1.44%)	$2,592 (15.76%)
4+ BR	$20.22	$3,700	$3,474 (6.51%)	$3,342 (10.72%)

Historical Rents in Bowie, MD

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Top Cities Near Bowie

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Bowie. The average rent in Bowie is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Odenton, MD, with an average rent of $2,698, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bowie, MD is Severn, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,195 per month.

Let's compare Bowie, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bowie, MD are about 5.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Bowie, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,698
Bowie, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,500	$3,000
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Bowie

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Bowie

There are a total of 2 counties located by Bowie, MD. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD and Anne Arundel, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,875. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, Anne Arundel, MD is the most expensive county by Bowie, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bowie, MD is 16.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bowie, MD is 11.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,750	$2,400	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Bowie

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Bowie, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,738. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21113, Odenton, MD at $2,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,775 per month is 20774, Brock Hall, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bowie, MD is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $18 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,375 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Bowie, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20774, Brock Hall, MD	$3,500	$1,700	$2,300	$2,775
21113, Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,450	$2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Bowie Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bowie, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Bowie, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bowie, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bowie, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bowie, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $14.75. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bowie.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bowie, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $23.73. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bowie.

How have rent prices in Bowie, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bowie, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.59%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bowie, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Bowie, MD is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.