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Beltsville

Pop. 19,176·77th most expensive in Maryland·Beltsville rents have dropped 6.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,641/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$324
Falling (Monthly)
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Beltsville · $1,641
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,641/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$99,642/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Beltsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,326
1 BR
$1,356
2 BR
$1,526
3 BR
$1,911
4 BR+
$2,252
Research median
$1,526/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,692/yr
At $1,641/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Beltsville, MD is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,176
Median income
$99,642
Median age
42
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
23.4%
17.7%
25.9%
21.7%
Under 1823.4%
18–3417.7%
35–5425.9%
55–6411.2%
65+21.7%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
19.4%
28%
43.9%
White19.4%
Black28%
Hispanic43.9%
Asian7.8%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
22.4%
23.1%
19.9%
34.6%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+34.6%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Beltsville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,023 → $99,642
up 13.2%
Population
18,769 → 19,176
up 2.2%
Renter share
43.8% → 45.3%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 34.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38.7 → 42
+3.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $88,023 to $99,642 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,769 to 19,176 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 45.3% of households rent today, against 43.8% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Beltsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Beltsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Beltsville, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Beltsville is $1,641/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,326/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,526/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,356/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,911/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($99,642/yr), Beltsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Beltsville an affordable city for renters?

Beltsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,641/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($99,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Beltsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Beltsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,641/mo in Beltsville. The local median household income is $99,642/yr, meaning the typical Beltsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Beltsville?

Rent in Beltsville has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Beltsville rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Beltsville is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #77 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,641/mo.

What percentage of Beltsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of Beltsville households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. Beltsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Beltsville rent compare to the national average?

Beltsville's median rent of $1,641/mo is $324 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #77 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,641/mo, rent takes ~20% of Beltsville's median household income ($99,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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