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Rental Market Trends in Capitol Heights, MD

What is the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD?

$1,504/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

Capitol Heights, MD Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,504 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Capitol Heights rent prices are 9% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Capitol Heights average $1,265 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights average $1,504 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights average $1,710 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Capitol Heights average $1,992 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,265/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,504/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,579/month
878 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$885/month
50 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,498/month
400 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Capitol Heights, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 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 Capitol Heights, MD
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Capitol Heights, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
46% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Coral Hills and Walker Mill" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,316/month
873 Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,363/month
702 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Walker Mill and Coral Hills" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,363/month
702 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,316/month
873 Sq Ft

Which Capitol Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Capitol Heights with the most apartments available are Walker Mill and Coral Hills" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,363/month
702 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,316/month
873 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Capitol Heights, MD?

Because the average rent in Capitol Heights is $1,504, you’ll want to make about $5,013 per month or $60,156 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.

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Capitol Heights, MD

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How does Capitol Heights, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Capitol Heights, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Coral Hills

Capitol Heights, MD

Walker Mill

Capitol Heights, MD

Studio
$1,265/month
$1,160/month
One Bedroom
$1,334/month
$1,347/month
Two Bedroom
$1,515/month
$2,357/month
Three Bedroom
$1,811/month
$2,086/month
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Apartment communities in Capitol Heights we think you'll love

Addison Row

Addison Row

4800 Addison Rd,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,714 - $5,160 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Woods at Addison

Woods at Addison

6500 Ronald Rd,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,402 - $2,029

1-3 Beds

Fox Club

Fox Club

1901-1939 Brooks Dr,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,250 - $1,810

1-3 Beds

Holly Spring Meadows

Holly Spring Meadows

5521 Marlboro Pike,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,305 - $1,888

1-3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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