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Rental Market Trends in Wheaton, MD

What is the average rent in Wheaton, MD?

$1,796/month

Average Rent

734 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Wheaton, MD is $1,796 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Wheaton rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wheaton, you can expect to pay about $1,582 per month for a studio, $1,796 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,405 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,809 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,582/month
607 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,796/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,405/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,809/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,541/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,506/month
890 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,159/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,674/month
1,635 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,692/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,093/month
992 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wheaton, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.7%, which averages out to $48 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Wheaton, MD
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wheaton, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
60% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Wheaton is $1,796, you’ll want to make about $5,986 per month or $71,832 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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Wheaton, MD

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14120 Grand Pre Rd,
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$1,555 - $2,006

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Wheaton, MD 20902

$1,585 - $3,026

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3331 Hewitt Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20906

$2,100 - $2,400 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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