Average Rent in Charles, MD

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Current Versus Historical Charles, MD Rents

Charles rentals average $1,475 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,800 (-54.96%) year-over-year from $3,275 to $1,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $323 (-18.76%) year-over-year from $1,723 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-1.26%) year-over-year from $1,924 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (7.35%) year-over-year from $2,608 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.98%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,300. 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 12.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.09	$1,475	$3,275 (-54.96%)	$1,487 (-0.78%)
1 BR	$12.94	$1,400	$1,723 (-18.76%)	$1,543 (-9.29%)
2 BR	$15.33	$1,900	$1,924 (-1.26%)	$2,056 (-7.58%)
3 BR	$20.05	$2,800	$2,608 (7.35%)	$2,417 (15.86%)
4+ BR	$15.76	$3,300	$3,367 (-1.98%)	$2,888 (14.29%)

Historical Rents in Charles, MD

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Top Cities Near Charles

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Charles. The average rent in Charles is currently $2,813 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Charles, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Charles, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Charles, MD are about 35.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.60% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Charles, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,698	$2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,750	$2,050	$2,625	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,810	$2,667
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,300	$3,100	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,250	$3,000	$2,700
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,250	$2,350	$2,725
Waldorf, MD	N/A	$1,875	$1,800	$2,773
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,700	$2,950
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,038	$3,113

Top Neighborhoods Near Charles

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Charles. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD is currently around $2,795 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,795. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Charles's average rent, which is actually $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charles, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,649 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Charles. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,250	$1,649	$1,649
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,671	$2,003	$2,922	$2,036
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,685	$2,400	$2,073
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,588	$2,225	$2,200
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,375	$3,275	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,143	$2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,150	$2,595
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,182	$2,535	$3,845	$2,653
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,700	$4,500	$2,700
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,575	$2,750	$2,795
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,622	$3,850	$2,800
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,700	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,709	$4,180	$2,827
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,500	$2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,995	$2,995
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,347	$3,205	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,075
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,948	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,074	$5,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near Charles

There are a total of 18 counties located by Charles, MD. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, St. Mary's, MD, and Calvert, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,684. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Charles, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is 10.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charles, MD is 4.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charles, MD is 19.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,698	$2,100
St. Mary's, MD	$1,173	$1,325	$1,800	$2,263
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,295	$2,500
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,400	$1,850	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,810	$2,667
Stafford, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,300	$3,100	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,470	$1,750	$2,100	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,300	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Charles

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Charles, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,889. A total of 22 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,649 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,444. 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 Charles, MD is $1,973 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,687 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Charles, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,699	$4,230	$2,878
20001, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,400	$3,400	$3,185
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,090	$2,353	$3,500	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,385	$3,500	$2,600
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,600	$2,600	$2,800
20020, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,438	$1,750	$2,060
22554, Stafford County, VA	N/A	$1,625	$2,150	$2,850
20003, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,100	$3,175	$2,490
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,842	$3,595

Frequently Asked Questions - Charles Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Charles, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Charles, 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 Charles, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $5.09. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $12.94. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $15.33. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Charles, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.55%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charles, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Charles, MD is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.