Governor's Green
16501 Governor Bridge Rd,
Bowie, MD 20716
1-3 Beds | $1,719 - $2,760
Rental Market Trends in Bowie, MD
What is the average rent in Bowie, MD?
$2,040/month
Average Rent
784 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,040 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/month, making Bowie one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bowie, you can expect to pay about $2,009 per month for a studio, $2,040 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,499 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,771 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bowie, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bowie, MD
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Above $2,000
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowie?
Based on current rent prices, Mitchellville, Glenarden and Lake Arbor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowie.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowie?
Based on current rent prices, Lake Arbor, Glenarden and Mitchellville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowie.
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Which Bowie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bowie with the most apartments available are Lake Arbor, Glenarden and Mitchellville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowie, MD?
Because the average rent in Bowie is $2,040, you’ll want to make about $6,800 per month or $81,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Bowie, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bowie, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,830/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,314/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.