Aspen at Melford Town Center
17530 Lake Melford Ave,
Bowie, MD 20715
$1,905 - $3,498
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bowie, MD
What is the average rent in Bowie, MD?
$2,091/month
Average Rent
784 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,091 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Bowie one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bowie, you can expect to pay about $2,056 per month for a studio, $2,091 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,566 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,028 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bowie, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $45 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 Bowie, MD
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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11%
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89%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowie?
Based on current rent prices, Summerfield in Covington Condominiums and Heather Hills" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bowie.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowie?
Based on current rent prices, Heather Hills and Summerfield in Covington Condominiums" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bowie.
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Which Bowie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bowie with the most apartments available are Summerfield in Covington Condominiums and Heather Hills" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bowie, MD?
Because the average rent in Bowie is $2,091, you’ll want to make about $6,970 per month or $83,640 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.
How does Bowie, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bowie, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.