13314 Vanessa Ave
13314 Vanessa Ave,
Bowie, MD 20720
$4,150
4 Beds
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
Bowie State University - Bowie, MD
Area Guide
Root for the Bulldogs in your black and gold
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Bowie State
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HBCU
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Welcoming
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Established in 1865, Bowie State University is Maryland’s oldest historically black college or university. Bowie State serves a diverse student body while honoring its heritage of providing access to higher education for underrepresented populations, with a continuing commitment to African Americans. The supportive academic environment at BSU allows students to think critically, make new discoveries, value differences, and emerge as leaders in a highly technological and interdependent world.
A number of houses and townhomes are available for rent within close proximity to the BSU campus. Commuting to campus from farther distances is simple with access to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Route 197, and the MARC commuter rail.
Bowie State exudes a stimulating campus atmosphere with more than 90 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division II Bulldog athletics, lecture series, cultural fairs and festivals, concerts, intramural sports, and special events. Located in the midst of one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas, BSU is within an hour’s drive of Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, DC.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Bowie, MD is $2,011 for a studio, $2,050 for one bedroom, $2,512 for two bedrooms, and $2,929 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bowie has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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605 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,011/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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784 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,050/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,084 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,512/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,285 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,929/month
Average Rent
Transportation
35
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
12
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
41
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Schools
Public
Grades 2-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
795 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,044 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,460 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Patuxent Research Refuge - South Tract
- Howard Owens Science Center
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Baltimore-Washington Parkway
- Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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† 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.
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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.