Average Rent in Charles, MD

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Current Versus Historical Charles, MD Rents

Charles rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $47 (2.69%) year-over-year from $1,753 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $106 (6.29%) year-over-year from $1,682 to $1,788. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (9.54%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (7.81%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,785. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.49%) year-over-year from $3,350 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 up by 20.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$10.75	$1,800	$1,753 (2.69%)	$1,577 (14.16%)
1 BR	$22.93	$1,788	$1,682 (6.29%)	$1,550 (15.32%)
2 BR	$21.29	$2,200	$2,008 (9.54%)	$1,998 (10.14%)
3 BR	$19.77	$2,785	$2,583 (7.81%)	$2,442 (14.06%)
4+ BR	$14.94	$3,300	$3,350 (-1.49%)	$3,021 (9.24%)

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 $2,875 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Charles, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Charles, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Charles, MD are about 31.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.23% 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	$1,545	$1,745	$1,900
Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,035	$2,450
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,300	$3,200	$2,756
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,000	$2,448	$2,798
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,348	$2,799
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,375	$2,300	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,770	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,425	$1,888	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Charles

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Charles. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Charles's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charles, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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	$421	$1,278	$1,625	$1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,250	$2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,693	$2,073	$3,150	$2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,467	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,850	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,750	$2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,675	$5,200	$2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,997	$2,781
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,717	$4,323	$2,868
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,500	$3,700	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,713	$2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,338	$3,178	$2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,109	$2,600	$3,950	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,273	$3,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,616	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,985	$4,350	$4,475

Top Counties Near Charles

There are a total of 19 counties located by Charles, MD. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, St. Mary's, MD, and Manassas, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,595. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Charles, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is 20.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charles, MD is 7.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charles, MD is 18.42% 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	$1,545	$1,745	$1,900
St. Mary's, MD	$948	$1,450	$1,850	$2,325
Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,035	$2,450
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,295	$2,600
Prince George's, MD	$1,760	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Stafford, VA	$2,650	$1,495	$1,750	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,300	$1,550	$2,250	$2,999
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$1,955	$2,600	$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 $2,917. A total of 19 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,610. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Charles, MD is $1,998 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,748 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$1,834	$2,710	$4,353	$2,933
20001, Washington, DC	$2,003	$2,450	$3,425	$3,100
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,800	$2,800	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,935	$2,400	$3,225	$2,959
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,892	$2,457	$3,467	$2,850
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,770	$2,983
20020, Washington, DC	$2,125	$1,395	$1,850	$2,100
22554, Stafford County, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,700	$3,000
20003, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,200	$3,500	$2,399
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$4,075	$3,379

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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $10.75. 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 $1,788 and an average price per square feet of $22.93. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $21.29. There are a total of 11 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% 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.