University of Maryland

College Park, MD

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University of Maryland College Park Campus - College Park, MD

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A culture of academic excellence just a stone’s throw from the nation’s capital

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Enjoying the prestigious reputation as one of only four Public Ivy colleges in the Mid-Atlantic region, the University of Maryland is the state’s flagship university and one of the finest academic institutions in the nation.

The campus and the surrounding area offer a multitude of great ways to spend any time not spent studying or working: TerpZone is a unique twist on the student lounge, offering big-screen TVs video games, pool tables, bowling, and more in an environment that resembles a cozy finished basement. Basketball games at the Xfinity Center are always a blast, and afterward you can meet up with some friends at Bentley’s for a drink or head to any of the killer restaurants along Route 1 on the east side of campus.

Being just a few minutes outside of Washington, D.C., you can easily pop into the nation’s capital and spend an afternoon or a weekend checking out the museums, shopping, and nightlife. Metro service is available from the College Park station a few blocks from campus, making it especially easy to get around and visit D.C. even without a personal vehicle. Best of all, apartments near campus tend to be quite affordable, especially near the northeast corner around Paint Branch Stream Valley Park.

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Muppets creator Jim Henson attended the University of Maryland

Xfinity Center, home to the Terrapins basketball teams

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in College Park, MD is $1,390 for a studio, $1,901 for one bedroom, $2,358 for two bedrooms, and $2,767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Park has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 518 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,390/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 761 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,901/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,090 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,358/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,351 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,767/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

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.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Hollywood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

484 Students

5
out of 10

Paint Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

357 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Maryland Observatory
  • UMD Observatory
  • Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
  • Baltimore-Washington Parkway
  • 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.