RentDataNowRentDataNow
City Report · MD

Oxon Hill

Pop. 17,893·57th most expensive in Maryland·Oxon Hill rents have dropped 8.5%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,879/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$83
Stable (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss Oxon Hill rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
Oxon Hill · $1,879
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
77/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 14% below what Oxon Hill's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,879/mo
Expected by trend
$2,176/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Oxon Hill's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,608
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,006
4 BR+
$2,597
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,740/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,879 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

Loading…

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,548/yr
At $1,879/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

Oxon Hill, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,893
Median income
$93,252
Median age
45.6
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
18.6%
16.5%
29.7%
13.5%
21.6%
Under 1818.6%
18–3416.5%
35–5429.7%
55–6413.5%
65+21.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
27.3%
White7.6%
Black60.3%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
18.8%
25.3%
25.3%
30.6%
No HS diploma18.8%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oxon Hill, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,640 → $1,879
up 14.6%
Income
$88,273 → $93,252
up 5.6%
Population
18,763 → 17,893
down 4.6%
Renter share
39.8% → 38.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 30.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
43.7 → 45.6
+1.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Oxon Hill, MD has climbed from $1,640 to $1,879, a 14.6% change over five years. Median household income rose from $88,273 to $93,252 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 18,763 residents to roughly 17,893. Taken together, the five-year picture in Oxon Hill, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

Community

Discussions about Oxon Hill

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View Oxon Hill rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Oxon Hill on your salary?

At $1,879/mo, how Oxon Hill rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Oxon Hill rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Oxon Hill. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Oxon Hill

About renting in Oxon Hill, MD

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Oxon Hill is $1,879/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,608/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,006/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($93,252/yr), Oxon Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxon Hill an affordable city for renters?

Oxon Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,879/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($93,252/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oxon Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oxon Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,879/mo in Oxon Hill. The local median household income is $93,252/yr, meaning the typical Oxon Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oxon Hill?

Rent in Oxon Hill has decreased 8.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Oxon Hill rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Oxon Hill is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #57 out of 94 tracked cities at $1,879/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oxon Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oxon Hill ($1,879/mo): Temple Hills ($1,587/mo), Fort Washington ($1,695/mo), Coral Hills ($1,755/mo).

What percentage of Oxon Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of Oxon Hill households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. Oxon Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oxon Hill rent compare to the national average?

Oxon Hill's median rent of $1,879/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #57 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,879/mo, rent takes ~24% of Oxon Hill's median household income ($93,252/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oxon Hill 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
Run the Oxon Hill affordability calculator →
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near Oxon Hill, MD

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for Oxon Hill.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.

Add RentDataNow as a preferred source on Google