Studio Apartment Rent in Takoma Park, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Takoma Park, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,623 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Takoma Park
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 Takoma Park
Compare Takoma Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 4 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 5 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 6 | Bladensburg | $1,198 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 8 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 9 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 10 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 11 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 12 | District Heights | $1,262 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 14 | Rossville | $1,270 |
| 15 | Temple Hills | $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 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 5 | Olney | $2,380 |
| 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 | Lake Arbor | $2,097 |
| 14 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 15 | Hanover | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Takoma Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Takoma Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillum, MD | 1.5 mi | $1,410 | +$99 (+8%) |
| Hyattsville, MD | 2.6 mi | $1,840 | +$529 (+40%) |
| Brentwood, MD | 4.1 mi | $2,017 | +$706 (+54%) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 4.2 mi | $1,590 | +$279 (+21%) |
| Washington, DC | 5 mi | $2,145 | +$834 (+64%) |
| College Park, MD | 5 mi | $1,722 | +$411 (+31%) |
| Bladensburg, MD | 5.9 mi | $1,198 | $-113 (-9%) |
| Kensington, MD | 6.1 mi | $2,080 | +$769 (+59%) |
| East Riverdale, MD | 6.2 mi | $1,580 | +$269 (+21%) |
| Greenbelt, MD | 8.5 mi | $1,940 | +$629 (+48%) |
| Bethesda, MD | 8.8 mi | $2,675 | +$1,364 (+104%) |
| District Heights, MD | 11.9 mi | $1,262 | $-49 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Takoma Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Takoma Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Takoma Park, Maryland is $1,311 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,623.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Takoma Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,440 ($4,370/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Takoma Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Takoma Park's studio median of $1,311 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Takoma Park rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Takoma Park ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Takoma Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bladensburg ($1,198), District Heights ($1,262).