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Rental Market Trends in Bowie, MD

What is the average rent in Bowie, MD?

$2,091/month

Average Rent

783 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bowie, MD is $2,091 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,030 per month for a studio, $2,091 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,555 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,029 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,030/month
605 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,091/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,555/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,029/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,537/month
2,495 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,111/month
1,460 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,979/month
2,196 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,220/month
979 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,426/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,734/month
1,972 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bowie, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bowie, MD
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bowie, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
89% Above $2,000/month

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.

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Bowie, MD

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3631 Elder Oaks Blvd,
Bowie, MD 20716

$1,792 - $3,155 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Aspen at Melford Town Center

Aspen at Melford Town Center

17530 Lake Melford Ave,
Bowie, MD 20715

$2,112 - $3,563 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Governor's Green

Governor's Green

16501 Governor Bridge Rd,
Bowie, MD 20716

$1,850 - $2,830

1-3 Beds

Hill House at Beechfield, A 62+ Senior Community

Hill House at Beechfield, A 62+ Senior Community

12005 Traditions Blvd,
Bowie, MD 20720

$1,599 - $2,105

1-2 Beds

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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.

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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