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Glenarden, MD Area Guide

This tight-knit Washington D.C. suburb embraces revitalization

Suburban Diverse Great Location Close-Knit Commuter

Located 30 minutes from Washington D.C., Glenarden is a small suburb determined to bring new life to the community. Glenarden is filled with new townhomes and apartments, single family homes, classic bungalows, and traditional brick homes. Glenarden is home to residents who have lived here for generations, but it also attracts new families because of its access to good schools. The town recently added the Woodmore Towne Centre, a massive outdoor shopping mall with a variety of stores and restaurants. Neighbors here are very close and unite throughout the year with community events. For even more fun, residents ride death-defying roller coasters at Six Flags America, just 10 minutes away. Since Glenarden is so close to Washington D.C., many residents drive into the capitol city for entertainment and dining. Commuter love the area as well because of the quick access to government offices.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Glenarden, MD is $1,633 for one bedroom, $1,833 for two bedrooms, and $2,103 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenarden has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glenarden, MD is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

3 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Howard Owens Science Center
  • Watkins Regional Park
  • 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 2026.