Studio Apartment Rent in La Plata, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Plata, Maryland as of October 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,680 and +36% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Plata
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 La Plata
Compare La Plata's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Ocean City | $880 |
| 4 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 5 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 6 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 7 | Bladensburg | $1,213 |
| 8 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 9 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 10 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 11 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 12 | Havre de Grace | $1,250 |
| 13 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 14 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 15 | Rossville | $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 | Lake Arbor | $2,462 |
| 5 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 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 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 14 | Hanover | $2,050 |
| 15 | Bowie | $2,022 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Plata.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Plata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD | 8.7 mi | $1,993 | +$243 (+14%) |
| Mount Vernon, VA | 15.4 mi | $1,780 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Clinton, MD | 17 mi | $2,270 | +$520 (+30%) |
| Lorton, VA | 17.8 mi | $2,430 | +$680 (+39%) |
| Oxon Hill, MD | 19.3 mi | $1,580 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Huntington, VA | 19.4 mi | $1,705 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Dumfries, VA | 22.2 mi | $2,135 | +$385 (+22%) |
| Springfield, VA | 22.3 mi | $2,490 | +$740 (+42%) |
| Lincolnia, VA | 22.7 mi | $2,020 | +$270 (+15%) |
| District Heights, MD | 24.2 mi | $1,640 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Stafford, VA | 26.2 mi | $1,970 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Upper Marlboro, MD | 26.3 mi | $2,115 | +$365 (+21%) |
Studio rent in La Plata — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Plata?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Plata, Maryland is $1,750 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,680.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Plata?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,000 ($5,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Plata expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Plata's studio median of $1,750 is +36% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Plata rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, La Plata ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Plata?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oxon Hill ($1,580), Huntington ($1,705), District Heights ($1,640).