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East Riverdale

Pop. 18,336·74th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for East Riverdale, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$275
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East Riverdale · $1,690
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,690/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$81,831/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Riverdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,820/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,280/yr
At $1,690/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

East Riverdale, MD is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,336
Median income
$81,831
Median age
28.8
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
32.5%
26.3%
27.4%
Under 1832.5%
18–3426.3%
35–5427.4%
55–647.5%
65+6.4%
Gender
54.9%
45.1%
Male54.9%
Female45.1%
Race & ethnicity
18.5%
69.8%
White11.8%
Black18.5%
Hispanic69.8%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
39.1%
26.6%
19.1%
15.1%
No HS diploma39.1%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+15.1%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How East Riverdale, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,458 → $81,831
up 0.5%
Population
17,136 → 18,336
up 7.0%
Renter share
46.4% → 46.8%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 15.1%
-1.5 pts
Median age
30.4 → 28.8
-1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $81,831 today, compared with $81,458 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 17,136 residents to roughly 18,336.

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East Riverdale rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in East Riverdale is $1,690/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,831/yr), East Riverdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is East Riverdale an affordable city for renters?

East Riverdale is considered affordable for renters. At $1,690/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. East Riverdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in East Riverdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in East Riverdale. The local median household income is $81,831/yr, meaning the typical East Riverdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in East Riverdale?

Rent in East Riverdale has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does East Riverdale rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

East Riverdale is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #74 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,690/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Riverdale?

Bladensburg is nearby and more affordable at $1,482/mo, which is $208 less than East Riverdale.

What percentage of East Riverdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of East Riverdale households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. East Riverdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does East Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

East Riverdale's median rent of $1,690/mo is $275 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #74 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,690/mo, rent takes ~25% of East Riverdale's median household income ($81,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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