Bowie, MD Rent History

140 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,501
1-year change
+0.3%
$7/mo
5-year change
+22.6%
$461/mo
10-year change
+54.3%
$880/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bowie

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,542/mo—0.0%
2016$1,617/mo+4.9%+4.9%
2017$1,676/mo+3.6%+8.7%
2018$1,719/mo+2.6%+11.5%
2019$1,762/mo+2.5%+14.3%
2020$1,816/mo+3.1%+17.8%
2021$1,936/mo+6.6%+25.6%
2022$2,142/mo+10.6%+38.9%
2023$2,283/mo+6.6%+48.1%
2024$2,383/mo+4.4%+54.5%
2025$2,423/mo+1.7%+57.1%
2026$2,511/mo+3.6%+62.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bowie changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bowie, MD was $1,558 in 2015-01 and is $2,501 as of 2026-09 — a change of $943 per month over 11 years.

How much has Bowie rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Bowie, MD has changed +22.6% ($461 per month). The current median is $2,501.

What has rent in Bowie done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bowie, MD has changed +54.3% ($880 per month). It is now $2,501.

Is rent in Bowie going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Bowie, MD has increased +0.3% ($7/mo). Current median: $2,501.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.