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Rental Market Trends in Capitol Heights, MD

What is the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD?

$1,489/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,489 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Capitol Heights rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Capitol Heights, you can expect to pay about $1,181 per month for a studio, $1,489 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,692 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,979 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,181/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,489/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,692/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,400/month
938 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,195/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,570/month
761 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Capitol Heights, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $28 less 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 Capitol Heights, MD
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Capitol Heights, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Greater Capitol Heights, Coral Hills and Walker Mill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Capitol Heights
$1,182/month
890 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,260/month
793 Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,385/month
709 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$1,897/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights?

Based on current rent prices, Chapel Oaks, Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village and Heritage Knolls are the most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Heights.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$1,897/month
776 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,385/month
709 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,260/month
793 Sq Ft
Greater Capitol Heights
$1,182/month
890 Sq Ft

Which Capitol Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Capitol Heights with the most apartments available are Walker Mill, Coral Hills and Chapel Oaks .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walker Mill
$1,385/month
709 Sq Ft
Coral Hills
$1,260/month
793 Sq Ft
Chapel Oaks
$1,897/month
776 Sq Ft
Greater Capitol Heights
$1,182/month
890 Sq Ft
Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
Heritage Knolls
$1,506/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Capitol Heights, MD?

Because the average rent in Capitol Heights is $1,489, you’ll want to make about $4,963 per month or $59,556 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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Highland Ridge

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1201 Benning Rd,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

$1,166 - $1,575

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Parkland Square

Parkland Square

2100 County Rd,
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$1,385 - $1,915

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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.

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