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Bladensburg

Pop. 9,583·89th most expensive in Maryland·Bladensburg rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,482/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$483
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Bladensburg · $1,482
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,482/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$63,179/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bladensburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,198
1 BR
$1,227
2 BR
$1,378
3 BR
$1,724
4 BR+
$2,035
Research median
$1,378/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
$17,784/yr
At $1,482/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bladensburg, MD is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,583
Median income
$63,179
Median age
31.5
Renters
79.4%
Age distribution
32.9%
21.3%
25.5%
13.1%
Under 1832.9%
18–3421.3%
35–5425.5%
55–647.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.4%
41.9%
White2.7%
Black54.4%
Hispanic41.9%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
18.3%
40.4%
24.7%
16.6%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma40.4%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
20.6%
79.4%
Owner20.6%
Renter79.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bladensburg, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,208 → $63,179
up 16.5%
Population
9,591 → 9,583
down 0.1%
Renter share
81.5% → 79.4%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 16.6%
+0.2 pts
Median age
32.1 → 31.5
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $63,179 today, compared with $54,208 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 81.5% to 79.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Bladensburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bladensburg, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bladensburg is $1,482/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,198/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,378/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,227/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,724/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($63,179/yr), Bladensburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bladensburg an affordable city for renters?

Bladensburg is considered affordable for renters. At $1,482/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($63,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bladensburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bladensburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,482/mo in Bladensburg. The local median household income is $63,179/yr, meaning the typical Bladensburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bladensburg?

Rent in Bladensburg has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bladensburg rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Bladensburg is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #89 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,482/mo.

What percentage of Bladensburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79.4% of Bladensburg households are renters, while 20.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Bladensburg has a strong rental market.

How does Bladensburg rent compare to the national average?

Bladensburg's median rent of $1,482/mo is $483 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #89 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,482/mo, rent takes ~28% of Bladensburg's median household income ($63,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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