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Riverdale

·15th most expensive in Maryland·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,595/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$663
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Riverdale · $2,595
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
43% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,595/mo, rent takes about 43% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$104,000/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: September 25, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in Riverdale changed +2.5% over the year to August 2026. Across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

East Riverdale, 1 mile away, rents for 34% less ($1,706/mo), about $10,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Riverdale.

Annual cost
$31,140/yr
At $2,595/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Riverdale is $2,595/mo as of September 2026.

At 43% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Riverdale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $104,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,595/mo in Riverdale.

Is rent going up or down in Riverdale?

Rent in Riverdale has risen 2.5% over the past year.

How does Riverdale rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Riverdale is one of the pricier among Maryland cities for rent, ranking #15 of 96 tracked cities at $2,595/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in Riverdale changed +2.5%, against a typical +2.1% across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Riverdale?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Riverdale ($2,595/mo) include Bladensburg ($1,501/mo), East Riverdale ($1,696/mo), and Hyattsville ($1,936/mo).
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,595/mo, rent takes ~43% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Riverdale 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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