Studio Apartment Rent in Chillum, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chillum, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,644 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chillum
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chillum
Compare Chillum's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 4 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 5 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 6 | Bladensburg | $1,198 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 8 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 9 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 10 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 11 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 12 | District Heights | $1,262 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 14 | Rossville | $1,270 |
| 15 | Temple Hills | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac | $3,020 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $2,675 |
| 3 | New Market | $2,530 |
| 4 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 5 | Olney | $2,380 |
| 6 | Chevy Chase | $2,370 |
| 7 | Rockville | $2,297 |
| 8 | Clinton | $2,270 |
| 9 | Brandywine | $2,250 |
| 10 | Upper Marlboro | $2,115 |
| 11 | Jessup | $2,110 |
| 12 | Gambrills | $2,100 |
| 13 | Lake Arbor | $2,097 |
| 14 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 15 | Hanover | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Chillum.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chillum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyattsville, MD | 1.4 mi | $1,840 | +$430 (+30%) |
| Takoma Park, MD | 1.5 mi | $1,311 | $-99 (-7%) |
| Brentwood, MD | 2.6 mi | $2,017 | +$607 (+43%) |
| Bladensburg, MD | 4.5 mi | $1,198 | $-212 (-15%) |
| Washington, DC | 4.5 mi | $2,145 | +$735 (+52%) |
| College Park, MD | 4.6 mi | $1,722 | +$312 (+22%) |
| East Riverdale, MD | 5 mi | $1,580 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 5.6 mi | $1,590 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Kensington, MD | 7.6 mi | $2,080 | +$670 (+48%) |
| Greenbelt, MD | 7.8 mi | $1,940 | +$530 (+38%) |
| Bethesda, MD | 10 mi | $2,675 | +$1,265 (+90%) |
| District Heights, MD | 10.4 mi | $1,262 | $-148 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Chillum — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chillum?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chillum, Maryland is $1,410 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,644.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chillum?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chillum expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chillum's studio median of $1,410 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chillum rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Chillum ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chillum?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Takoma Park ($1,311), Bladensburg ($1,198), District Heights ($1,262).