Average Rent in Wheaton, MD

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Current Versus Historical Wheaton, MD Rents

Wheaton rentals average $999 for a studio rental to $3,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $101 (-9.18%) year-over-year from $1,100 to $999. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $257 (21.97%) year-over-year from $1,168 to $1,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.72%) year-over-year from $2,507 to $2,625. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (6.23%) year-over-year from $2,824 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (8.38%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,450. 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 up by 24.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$9.54	$999	$1,100 (-9.18%)	$9,250 (-89.20%)
1 BR	$16.97	$1,425	$1,168 (21.97%)	$1,428 (-0.18%)
2 BR	$24.14	$2,625	$2,507 (4.72%)	$2,088 (25.70%)
3 BR	$22.82	$3,000	$2,824 (6.23%)	$2,923 (2.62%)
4+ BR	$20.12	$3,450	$3,183 (8.38%)	$3,133 (10.11%)

Historical Rents in Wheaton, MD

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Top Cities Near Wheaton

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Wheaton. The average rent in Wheaton is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,101, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wheaton, MD is Potomac, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 per month.

Let's compare Wheaton, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Wheaton, MD is 61.21% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.37% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Wheaton, MD are about 8.51% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.12% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Wheaton, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,611	$1,800	$2,150	$2,101
Hyattsville, MD	$1,685	$2,179	$2,214	$2,297
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,800	$2,148	$2,550
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,150	$2,575	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,750	$3,026
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,450	$3,814	$3,793
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Wheaton

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton. One neighborhood in the area is 16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Wheaton's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wheaton, 16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,850 per month. Whereas, at $2,850 average rent per month, 16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Wheaton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850

Top Counties Near Wheaton

There are a total of 1 counties located by Wheaton, MD. One county in the area is Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Wheaton, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Wheaton, MD is 69.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wheaton, MD is 46.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wheaton, MD is 6.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,094	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Wheaton

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Wheaton, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20910, Silver Spring, MD at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,595 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,611. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wheaton, MD is $1,900 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Wheaton, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,556	$3,695	$3,269
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,150	$2,825	$3,000
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,775	$2,825	$2,998
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,645	$2,450	$3,600	$3,550
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,915	$1,985	$2,495	$2,998
20902, Wheaton, MD	$999	$1,650	$2,300	$3,000
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,611	$1,865	$2,325	$2,100
20906, Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,900	$2,300	$2,600
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,563	$1,899	$2,400	$4,595
20782, Chillum, MD	$1,685	$2,103	$2,153	$2,179

Frequently Asked Questions - Wheaton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wheaton, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Wheaton, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $999 and an average price per square feet of $9.54. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $16.97. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $24.14. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wheaton.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Wheaton, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wheaton, MD?

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