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Rental Market Trends in Capitol Heights, MD

What is the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD?

$1,501/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,501 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Capitol Heights rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Capitol Heights, you can expect to pay about $1,203 per month for a studio, $1,501 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,694 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,982 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,203/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,501/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,694/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,982/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,783/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $22 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Capitol Heights, MD
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
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
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
54% $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, Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village and Heritage Knolls are the most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,360/month
727 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,526/month
749 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,526/month
749 Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$2,098/month
770 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Chapel Oaks, Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village and Heritage Knolls are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$2,098/month
770 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,526/month
749 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,526/month
749 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,360/month
727 Sq Ft

Which Capitol Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Capitol Heights with the most apartments available are Chapel Oaks, Coral Hills and Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$2,098/month
770 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,360/month
727 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,526/month
749 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,526/month
749 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 $1,501, you’ll want to make about $5,003 per month or $60,036 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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Apartment Averages

Coral Hills

Capitol Heights, MD

Chapel Oaks

Capitol Heights, MD

Studio
$1,203/month
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One Bedroom
$1,353/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,544/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,851/month
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$1,739 - $4,184

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Woods at Addison

Woods at Addison

6500 Ronald Rd,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,070 - $1,949

1-3 Beds

Holly Spring Meadows

Holly Spring Meadows

5521 Marlboro Pike,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,086 - $1,786

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Fox Club

Fox Club

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Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,355 - $1,900

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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