Studio Apartment Rent in Waldorf, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waldorf, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,249 and +54% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waldorf
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 Waldorf
Compare Waldorf'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waldorf.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waldorf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD | 9.8 mi | $2,270 | +$277 (+14%) |
| Oxon Hill, MD | 14.6 mi | $1,580 | $-413 (-21%) |
| Mount Vernon, VA | 15.7 mi | $1,780 | $-213 (-11%) |
| District Heights, MD | 17.1 mi | $1,262 | $-731 (-37%) |
| Upper Marlboro, MD | 17.8 mi | $2,115 | +$122 (+6%) |
| Lake Arbor, MD | 21.2 mi | $2,097 | +$104 (+5%) |
| Lorton, VA | 21.3 mi | $2,430 | +$437 (+22%) |
| Lincolnia, VA | 22.2 mi | $2,020 | +$27 (+1%) |
| Washington, DC | 22.4 mi | $2,145 | +$152 (+8%) |
| Bladensburg, MD | 23 mi | $1,198 | $-795 (-40%) |
| Brentwood, MD | 23.3 mi | $2,017 | +$24 (+1%) |
| Springfield, VA | 23.9 mi | $2,490 | +$497 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Waldorf — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waldorf?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waldorf, Maryland is $1,993 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,249.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waldorf?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,720 ($6,643/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waldorf expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waldorf's studio median of $1,993 is +54% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waldorf rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Waldorf ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waldorf?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oxon Hill ($1,580), Mount Vernon ($1,780), District Heights ($1,262).