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Riverdale

·17th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Riverdale, MD
Median rent (all units)
$2,526/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
+$561
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Riverdale · $2,526
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,526/mo, rent takes about 42% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$101,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Riverdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,312/yr
At $2,526/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 4.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Riverdale is $2,526/mo as of July 2026.

At 42% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Riverdale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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Is Riverdale an affordable city for renters?

Riverdale is considered stretched for renters. At $2,526/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Riverdale significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Riverdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,526/mo in Riverdale.

Is rent going up or down in Riverdale?

Rent in Riverdale has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Riverdale rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Riverdale is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #17 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,526/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Riverdale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Riverdale ($2,526/mo): Bladensburg ($1,482/mo), East Riverdale ($1,690/mo), Hyattsville ($2,080/mo).

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Riverdale's median rent of $2,526/mo is $561 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #17 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,526/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Riverdale 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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