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Rental Market Trends in Riverdale, MD

What is the average rent in Riverdale, MD?

$1,383/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Riverdale, MD is $1,383 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,643/month, making renting in Riverdale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Riverdale, you can expect to pay about $1,199 per month for a studio, $1,383 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,720 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,108 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,199/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
811 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,108/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,858/month
542 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,255/month
509 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,490/month
815 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Riverdale, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $12 more 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 Riverdale, MD
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Riverdale, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
59% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverdale?

Based on current rent prices, East Riverdale and Riverdale Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverdale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Riverdale
$1,462/month
690 Sq Ft
Riverdale Park
$1,920/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverdale?

Based on current rent prices, Riverdale Park and East Riverdale" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Riverdale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverdale Park
$1,920/month
728 Sq Ft
East Riverdale
$1,462/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Riverdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Riverdale with the most apartments available are East Riverdale and Riverdale Park" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Riverdale
$1,462/month
690 Sq Ft
Riverdale Park
$1,920/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Riverdale is $1,383, you’ll want to make about $4,610 per month or $55,320 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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Apartment Averages

East Riverdale

Riverdale, MD

Riverdale Park

Riverdale, MD

Studio
$1,262/month
$1,392/month
One Bedroom
$1,403/month
$2,220/month
Two Bedroom
$1,712/month
$2,574/month
Three Bedroom
$2,125/month
$2,136/month
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Apartment communities in Riverdale we think you'll love

Atworth

Atworth

4201 River Rd,
Riverdale, MD 20737

$1,705 - $3,166 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Parkview Gardens Apartments

Parkview Gardens Apartments

6121-6353 64th Ave,
Riverdale, MD 20737

$1,250 - $2,011

1-3 Beds

The Six

The Six

6400 America Blvd,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

$1,778 - $2,933 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

The Highline

The Highline

6445 America Blvd,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

$1,643 - $2,267 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 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 February 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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