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Adelphi, MD

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Located in Prince George’s County, Adelphi is a quiet suburb about eight miles northeast of Washington, DC. A predominantly residential area, Adelphi is adjacent to the University of Maryland, College Park, where residents can attend a variety of cultural and sporting events. Shopping destinations like the Beltway Plaza Mall and the Mall at Prince Georges are just minutes from Adelphi in addition to Downtown Silver Spring.

Numerous parks are convenient to Adelphi, including Riverdale Community Park, Little Paint Branch Park, and Greenbelt Park, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The many metropolitan amenities of Washington, DC are a short drive or train ride from Adelphi as well. Easy access to the I-495 and I-95 makes commuting and traveling from Adelphi simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Adelphi, MD is $1,430 for a studio, $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,800 for two bedrooms, and $2,032 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Adelphi has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$6,166/month
933 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Adelphi Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

683 Students

6
out of 10

Cherokee Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

619 Students

4
out of 10

Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

984 Students

3
out of 10

Cool Spring Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

797 Students

3
out of 10

Buck Lodge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,242 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Maryland Observatory
  • UMD Observatory
  • Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
  • Montgomery College Planetarium
  • Greenbelt Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.