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District Heights

Pop. 5,891·74th most expensive in Maryland·District Heights rents are up 7.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,658/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
-$304
Rising (Monthly)
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District Heights · $1,658
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
38/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what District Heights's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,658/mo
Expected by trend
$1,567/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where District Heights's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,790
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,890/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,658 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,896/yr
At $1,658/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

District Heights, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,891
Median income
$86,955
Median age
34.4
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.3%
21.2%
17.8%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5421.2%
55–6410.1%
65+17.8%
Gender
41.6%
58.4%
Male41.6%
Female58.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
White5.8%
Black82.4%
Hispanic10.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
29.4%
28.1%
31.5%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How District Heights, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,456 → $1,658
up 13.9%
Income
$69,099 → $86,955
up 25.8%
Population
5,927 → 5,891
down 0.6%
Renter share
33.6% → 28.2%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 31.5%
+1.5 pts
Median age
35.1 → 34.4
-0.7 yrs

The median rent in District Heights, MD stood at $1,456 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,658, reflecting a 13.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $86,955 today, compared with $69,099 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 28.2% of households, compared with 33.6% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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District Heights rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in District Heights is $1,658/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,680/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,955/yr), District Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is District Heights an affordable city for renters?

District Heights is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,658/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. District Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in District Heights?

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 $1,658/mo in District Heights. The local median household income is $86,955/yr, meaning the typical District Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in District Heights?

Rent in District Heights has increased 7.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does District Heights rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

District Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #74 out of 94 tracked cities at $1,658/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than District Heights?

Temple Hills is nearby and more affordable at $1,587/mo, which is $71 less than District Heights.

What percentage of District Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of District Heights households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. District Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does District Heights rent compare to the national average?

District Heights's median rent of $1,658/mo is $304 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #74 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,658/mo, rent takes ~23% of District Heights's median household income ($86,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

District Heights 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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