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Rental Market Trends in Mount Rainier, MD

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Mount Rainier, MD is $1,376/month.

Rent in Mount Rainier is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,376/month

Average Rent

636 Sq Ft

Average Size

+6.6%

Change / Year

231

Available Apartments

Mount Rainier rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Mount Rainier average $1,125 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mount Rainier average $1,376 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mount Rainier average $1,549 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mount Rainier average $2,275 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,125/month
480 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,376/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,549/month
838 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,275/month
1,379 Sq Ft
View Mount Rainier Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Mount Rainier, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $91 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Mount Rainier, MD

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Rainier, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Rainier, MD?

Because the average rent in Mount Rainier is $1,376, you’ll want to make about $4,586 per month or $55,032 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.

City

Mount Rainier, MD

231 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mount Rainier, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mount Rainier, 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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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Brentwood

    Brentwood

    Avg Rent: $1,761/month

  • Hyattsville

    Hyattsville

    Avg Rent: $1,642/month

  • Bladensburg

    Bladensburg

    Avg Rent: $1,408/month

Apartment Communities in Mount Rainier We Think You'll Love

Landon Court Apartments

Landon Court Apartments

3601 Gallatin St,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

1 Bed | $1,431 - $1,451

Capitol Square Apartments

Capitol Square Apartments

4008 38th St,
Brentwood, MD 20722

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,425 - $1,850

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

4101 Kaywood Pl,
Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,123 - $1,798

Queenstown Apartments

Queenstown Apartments

3301 Chillum Rd,
Mount Rainier, MD 20712

1-2 Beds | $1,227 - $1,690

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mount Rainier?

The average rent in Mount Rainier is $1,376 per month, which is 17.3% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Mount Rainier?

Rents in Mount Rainier, MD are increasing, with prices up 6.6% year-over-year and $91 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Mount Rainier?

In Mount Rainier, MD, 67% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Maryland Mount Rainier Rental Trends

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.

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