Flats of Forestville
3253 Walters Ln,
District Heights, MD 20747
$1,260 - $2,110
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in District Heights, MD
What is the average rent in District Heights, MD?
$1,423/month
Average Rent
782 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in District Heights, MD is $1,423 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means District Heights rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in District Heights, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,423 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,524 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,084 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in District Heights, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $10 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 District Heights, MD
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
67%
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17%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in District Heights?
Based on current rent prices, Colony Square, Pennsylvania Crossing and Regency Meadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in District Heights.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in District Heights?
Based on current rent prices, Regency Meadows, Colony Square and Pennsylvania Crossing are the most expensive neighborhoods in District Heights.
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Which District Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in District Heights with the most apartments available are Regency Meadows, Colony Square and Pennsylvania Crossing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in District Heights, MD?
Because the average rent in District Heights is $1,423, you’ll want to make about $4,743 per month or $56,916 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 District Heights, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare District Heights, 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 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.