Average Rent in Charles, MD

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Current Versus Historical Charles, MD Rents

Charles rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $178 (-12.94%) year-over-year from $1,378 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-10.45%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-11.34%) year-over-year from $2,058 to $1,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.20%) year-over-year from $2,615 to $2,673. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-13.24%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $2,950. 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 14.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$13.77	$1,200	$1,378 (-12.94%)	$2,032 (-40.94%)
1 BR	$5.67	$1,500	$1,675 (-10.45%)	$1,500 (0.00%)
2 BR	$18.42	$1,825	$2,058 (-11.34%)	$1,882 (-3.01%)
3 BR	$20.79	$2,673	$2,615 (2.20%)	$2,375 (12.53%)
4+ BR	$16.67	$2,950	$3,400 (-13.24%)	$2,942 (0.28%)

Historical Rents in Charles, MD

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Top Cities Near Charles

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Charles. The average rent in Charles is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 5 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 $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Charles, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is 11.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.21% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Charles, MD are about 29.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Charles, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	$2,200	$1,563	$1,795	$1,995
Waldorf, MD	$1,350	$1,400	$1,950	$2,548
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,100	$2,400	$2,625
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,345	$3,228	$2,726
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,400	$3,200	$2,750
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	N/A	$2,195	$2,773
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,904	$2,818
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,790	$3,100
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,200	$2,000	$3,295
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,625	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Charles

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Charles. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Baltimore, Congress Heights, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. 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 $2,800 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Charles's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charles, Downtown Baltimore has the most affordable average rent at $1,645 per month. Whereas, at $4,450 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
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	$1,125	$1,310	$2,299	$1,645
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,263	$1,600	$1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,973	$2,884	$1,985
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$2,000	$2,288
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,550	$2,250	$2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,350	$2,397
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,488
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$5,021	$2,495
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,825	$2,600	$4,100	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,050	$3,000	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,638	$3,700	$2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,048	$2,685	$2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,180	$2,403	$3,152	$2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,037	$5,005	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,716	$4,339	$2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$3,000	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,131	$2,625	$3,795	$2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,458	$3,250	$2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,550	$3,605	$3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,670	$3,826	$3,075
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,263	$3,553	$3,095
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,425	$5,400	$4,450

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 Spotsylvania, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,713. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,545. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,295, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Charles, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is 10.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charles, MD is 4.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charles, MD is 15.96% 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	$2,200	$1,563	$1,795	$1,995
St. Mary's, MD	$995	$1,395	$1,750	$2,100
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$2,550
Prince George's, MD	$1,640	$1,725	$2,128	$2,600
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,273	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,345	$3,228	$2,726
Stafford, VA	$1,925	$1,623	$1,800	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,904	$2,818
Prince William, VA	$1,400	$1,500	$2,250	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,550	$1,950	$2,555	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Charles

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Charles, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 8 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 $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,635. 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 $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,763 per month. Which comes out to $30 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	$1,745	$2,709	$4,339	$2,946
20002, Washington, DC	$1,830	$1,973	$2,700	$2,684
20001, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$3,400	$3,070
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,170	$2,450	$3,300	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,345	$3,442	$2,658
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,475	$2,997
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,674	$3,779	$3,024
20009, Washington, DC	$1,799	$2,300	$3,338	$2,850
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,625	$2,000	$2,529	$2,600
22554, Stafford County, VA	$1,200	$1,650	$1,700	$3,100

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 $2,600. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $13.77. There are a total of 2 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 $1,598 and an average price per square feet of $5.67. There are a total of 8 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 $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $18.42. 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charles, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Charles, MD is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.