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Temple Hills

Pop. 8,969·84th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Temple Hills, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,587/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$375
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Temple Hills · $1,587
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,587/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$66,841/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Temple Hills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,281
1 BR
$1,312
2 BR
$1,477
3 BR
$1,847
4 BR+
$2,177
Research median
$1,477/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Temple Hills's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,044/yr
At $1,587/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Temple Hills, MD is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,969
Median income
$66,841
Median age
35.9
Renters
64.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
23.3%
24.4%
14.1%
13.1%
Under 1825.2%
18–3423.3%
35–5424.4%
55–6414.1%
65+13.1%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
12.8%
White6.8%
Black77.6%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian2%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
33.7%
33.3%
25.5%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
35.9%
64.1%
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Temple Hills, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,115 → $66,841
down 0.4%
Population
9,037 → 8,969
down 0.8%
Renter share
65.6% → 64.1%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 25.5%
+6.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $67,115 to $66,841 across the same window, down 0.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 65.6% to 64.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.9% to 25.5% across the same window.

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Temple Hills rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Temple Hills. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Temple Hills, MD

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Temple Hills is $1,587/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,281/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,477/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,312/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,847/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,841/yr), Temple Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Hills an affordable city for renters?

Temple Hills is considered affordable for renters. At $1,587/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Temple Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Temple Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,587/mo in Temple Hills. The local median household income is $66,841/yr, meaning the typical Temple Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Temple Hills?

Rent in Temple Hills has decreased 4.1% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Temple Hills rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Temple Hills is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #84 out of 94 tracked cities at $1,587/mo.

What percentage of Temple Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.1% of Temple Hills households are renters, while 35.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Temple Hills has a strong rental market.

How does Temple Hills rent compare to the national average?

Temple Hills's median rent of $1,587/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #84 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,587/mo, rent takes ~28% of Temple Hills's median household income ($66,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Temple Hills 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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