Upper Marlboro

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Upper Marlboro, MD Area Guide

Small in size, big in personality.

Sports • Shopping • Museums • Maryland •

Moving to Upper Marlboro? You’ll be grateful for the close distance to nearby attractions and the sense of pride throughout the community. Located in Prince George’s County, the city is fused with urban and suburban amenities.

There’s much to enjoy about Upper Marlboro, and because it’s more intimate than other surrounding cities, it takes pride in putting on a series of events from homecoming games at local schools to show-stopping performances at the Show Place Arena. Darnall’s Chance House Museum is another city highlight that dates back to 1742.

Shopping in Upper Marlboro reflects the small, quaint ideology of the community. Fresh-baked goods and handmade crafts are purchased at the neighborhood Dutch Village Farmers Market. The distance to Washington D.C. gives residents a choice of either commuting into town by car or Metro rail.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper Marlboro, MD is $2,062 for a studio, $1,973 for one bedroom, $2,237 for two bedrooms, and $2,552 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Marlboro has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,973/month
811 Sq Ft
House
$3,152/month
1,579 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,014/month
1,368 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Upper Marlboro, MD

Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

24 / 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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Schools

Phyllis E. Williams Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

8/10

Barack Obama Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

7/10

Chesapeake Math and IT Academy South

Public

Grades K-12

7/10

Perrywood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

6/10

Marlton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

5/10

Chesapeake Math and IT Academy South

Public

Grades K-12

7/10

Kettering Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

4/10

Imagine Foundations I Public Charter

Public

Grades K-8

3/10

James Madison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

2/10

Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

/10

Chesapeake Math and IT Academy South

Public

Grades K-12

7/10

Frederick Douglass High

Public

Grades 9-12

5/10

International High School @ Largo

Public

Grades 9-12

4/10

Largo High

Public

Grades 9-12

3/10

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

3/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • School House Pond
  • Cheltenham Wetlands Park
  • Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Center
  • Patuxent Rural Life Museums
  • Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Colleges

Top Apartments in Upper Marlboro

Everly

Everly

97 Capital Ct,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$1,980 - $4,770

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lodge at Marlton

The Lodge at Marlton

9590 Crain Hwy,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$1,740 - $2,085

1-2 Beds

Marwood Senior Apartments

Marwood Senior Apartments

5605 S Marwood Blvd,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$1,699

1 Bed

The Woods of Marlton

The Woods of Marlton

8911 Heathermore Blvd,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$1,616 - $1,928

2 Beds

12 Joyceton Terrace

12 Joyceton Terrace

12 Joyceton Terrace,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$800 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds

15242 Marlboro Pike

15242 Marlboro Pike

15242 Marlboro Pike,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

12328 Rollys Ave

12328 Rollys Ave

12328 Rollys Ave,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

13815 Churchville Dr

13815 Churchville Dr

13815 Churchville Dr,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$3,050 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

9713 Glassy Creek Way

9713 Glassy Creek Way

9713 Glassy Creek Way,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$2,900 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Upper Marlboro

15242 Marlboro Pike

15242 Marlboro Pike,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 1 Bath

15506 Symondsbury Way

15506 Symondsbury Way,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$1,450

1 Bed | 1 Bath

15506 Symondsbury Way

15506 Symondsbury Way,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$1,350

1 Bed | 1 Bath

2716 Beech Orchard Ln

2716 Beech Orchard Ln,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$4,899

5 Beds | 4 Baths

4910 Cranford Terrace

4910 Cranford Terrace,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

$1,800

2 Beds | 1 Bath

3313 Barcroft Dr

3313 Barcroft Dr,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

$3,500

4 Beds | 3 Baths

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Property Management Companies in Upper Marlboro, MD

Harbor Group Management

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Living in Upper Marlboro

Transportation

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Upper Marlboro, Maryland is located essentially in between both Washington, DC and Baltimore City, which means that there are a wide variety of different transportation options that residents can choose to employ depending on their needs. United States Route 301 and Maryland Route 4, for example, both cut across Upper Marlboro at varying points and connect its residents to surrounding areas. The Stephanie Roper Highway is also accessible from Upper Marlboro, which allows its residents to travel out of the area where they can quickly pick up any one of the other major highways in Maryland (like Interstate 95 south or Route 29) to head into any area where they might want to go.

Shopping

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The Upper Marlboro, Maryland area features a number of different supermarkets that residents can choose to enjoy as well as businesses like hardware stores, car dealerships and more. Upper Marlboro also features an Amish market that is very popular with residents both in Upper Marlboro and the surrounding areas. If residents are looking for large chain stores to visit, however, they can head into nearby areas like Clinton, Waldorf, Bowie and more. All of these areas have large indoor and outdoor shopping malls featuring electronics stores, department stores and other types of retail businesses to enjoy.

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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.