Average Rent in Charles, MD

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Current Versus Historical Charles, MD Rents

Charles rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,998, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,000 (-62.50%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-7.69%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $401 (22.92%) year-over-year from $1,749 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (8.92%) year-over-year from $2,617 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (12.00%) year-over-year from $3,058 to $3,425. 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 7.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.22	$1,200	$3,200 (-62.50%)	$3,075 (-60.98%)
1 BR	$12.94	$1,500	$1,625 (-7.69%)	$1,358 (10.43%)
2 BR	$20.40	$2,150	$1,749 (22.92%)	$2,190 (-1.83%)
3 BR	$18.41	$2,850	$2,617 (8.92%)	$2,417 (17.93%)
4+ BR	$15.49	$3,425	$3,058 (12.00%)	$2,933 (16.76%)

Historical Rents in Charles, MD

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Top Cities Near Charles

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Charles. The average rent in Charles is currently $2,821 per month. A total of 23 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Charles, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Charles, MD are about 16.28% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Charles, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,000	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
Dale City, VA	$1,100	$1,450	$2,000	$2,821
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,175	$2,523	$2,950
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,275	$1,800	$3,100
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Charles

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Charles. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Fells Point. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD is currently around $2,610 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,610. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Charles's average rent, which is actually $2,998. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charles, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 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	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$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 $2,631. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 15 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 $3,195, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Charles, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is 24.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charles, MD is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charles, MD is 0.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
St. Mary's, MD	$1,495	$1,390	$1,900	$2,300
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,598
Spotsylvania, VA	$2,100	$1,448	$1,800	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Stafford, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$1,873	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$2,200	$2,814
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Charles

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Charles, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 32 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,500. That's at least $33 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Charles, MD is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 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	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,725	$2,350	$3,235	$2,890
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$2,800
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,650	$1,825	$2,332
22554, Stafford County, VA	$1,200	$1,600	$2,200	$2,800
20003, Washington, DC	$2,367	$2,500	$3,548	$2,708
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235

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 $2,998. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $7.22. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $12.94. There are a total of 9 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $20.40. There are a total of 15 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 -0.63%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charles, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Charles, MD is around $2,398/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.