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Greater Landover

·65th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Greater Landover, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,758/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$207
Rising (Monthly)
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Greater Landover · $1,758
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Greater Landover's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,758/mo
Expected by trend
$1,791/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Greater Landover's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,910
Research median
$1,970/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,096/yr
At $1,758/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Greater Landover, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,612 → $1,758
up 9.1%

Since 2022, the typical rent in Greater Landover, MD has climbed from $1,612 to $1,758, a 9.1% change over five years. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Greater Landover, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $1,758/mo, how Greater Landover rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Greater Landover rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Greater Landover. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greater Landover is $1,758/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,460/mo.

At 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Greater Landover ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greater Landover an affordable city for renters?

Greater Landover is considered affordable for renters. At $1,758/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greater Landover falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greater Landover?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,758/mo in Greater Landover.

Is rent going up or down in Greater Landover?

Rent in Greater Landover has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Greater Landover rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Greater Landover is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #65 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,758/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greater Landover?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greater Landover ($1,758/mo): Bladensburg ($1,482/mo), East Riverdale ($1,690/mo), New Carrollton ($1,757/mo).

How does Greater Landover rent compare to the national average?

Greater Landover's median rent of $1,758/mo is $207 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #65 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,758/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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