Ascend Pinegrove
10263 Pine Pl,
La Plata, MD 20646
1-3 Beds | $1,990 - $3,050
Rental Market Trends in La Plata, MD
Updated September 2026
The average rent in La Plata, MD is $1,944/month.
Rent in La Plata is 17% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,944/month
Average Rent
774 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0%
Change / Year
34
Available Apartments
La Plata rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in La Plata average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in La Plata average $1,944 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in La Plata average $2,113 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in La Plata average $2,763 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in La Plata, MD?
Rents have remained stable over the past year, with little overall movement.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in La Plata, MD
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
57%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
29%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Plata, MD?
Because the average rent in La Plata is $1,944, you’ll want to make about $6,480 per month or $77,760 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in La Plata, MD is 13.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in La Plata is 31.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $2,763. You can expect to pay 13.4% more for groceries, 9.4% more for utilities, and 2.8% less for transportation.
How does La Plata, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare La Plata, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in La Plata?
The average rent in La Plata is $1,944 per month, which is 16.8% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in La Plata?
Rents in La Plata, MD are relatively stable, with minimal month-over-month change.
What rent range is most common in La Plata?
In La Plata, MD, 57% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.