Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Arbor, MD

$2,097/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Arbor, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,111 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$2,097
July 2026
vs city overall
-1%
$2,111 city median
vs national
+63%
$1,290 US median
Maryland rank
#78
of 90 cities

Income needed for a studio in Lake Arbor

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.

Annual income
$83,880
Monthly gross
$6,990
Hourly (full-time)
$40.33

Rent by apartment size in Lake Arbor

Compare Lake Arbor's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$2,097
1-Bedroom
$1,861
2-Bedroom
$2,054
3-Bedroom
$2,396
4+ Bedroom

Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland

#CityStudio rent
1Cumberland$680
2Hagerstown$820
3Salisbury$1,090
4Lochearn$1,168
5Easton$1,170
6Bladensburg$1,198
7Brooklyn Park$1,250
8Dundalk$1,250
9Essex$1,250
10Halethorpe$1,250
11Westminster$1,250
12District Heights$1,262
13Aberdeen$1,270
14Rossville$1,270
15Temple Hills$1,270

Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland

#CityStudio rent
1Potomac$3,020
2Bethesda$2,675
3New Market$2,530
4Derwood$2,400
5Olney$2,380
6Chevy Chase$2,370
7Rockville$2,297
8Clinton$2,270
9Brandywine$2,250
10Upper Marlboro$2,115
11Jessup$2,110
12Gambrills$2,100
13Lake Arbor (this page)$2,097
14Kensington$2,080
15Hanover$2,050

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lake Arbor.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Lake Arbor
District Heights, MD5.2 mi$1,262$-835 (-40%)
Bowie, MD6 mi$1,950$-147 (-7%)
Upper Marlboro, MD6.8 mi$2,115+$18 (+1%)
Bladensburg, MD7.1 mi$1,198$-899 (-43%)
East Riverdale, MD7.1 mi$1,580$-517 (-25%)
Greenbelt, MD7.5 mi$1,940$-157 (-7%)
Brentwood, MD9.1 mi$2,017$-80 (-4%)
College Park, MD9.7 mi$1,722$-375 (-18%)
Hyattsville, MD10.3 mi$1,840$-257 (-12%)
Chillum, MD11.6 mi$1,410$-687 (-33%)
Clinton, MD11.9 mi$2,270+$173 (+8%)
Crofton, MD12.3 mi$1,880$-217 (-10%)

Studio rent in Lake Arbor — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Lake Arbor?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Arbor, Maryland is $2,097 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,111.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Arbor?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,880 ($6,990/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.33/hour at a full-time job.

Is Lake Arbor expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Lake Arbor's studio median of $2,097 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Lake Arbor rank for studio rent in Maryland?

Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Lake Arbor ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Arbor?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include District Heights ($1,262), Bowie ($1,950), Bladensburg ($1,198).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Lake Arbor, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.