Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Beltsville, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.9% of gross income.
Beltsville rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Maryland cities have lower median rent than Beltsville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Beltsville, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Beltsville, MD?
Median rent in Beltsville is $1,602 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 17.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Beltsville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Beltsville's current median rent is $1,602/mo, which leaves a $1,090/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Beltsville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 30.9 hours a month to cover Beltsville's median rent of $1,602.
Where is rent cheaper than Beltsville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Robinwood ($1,600/mo), Parkville ($1,599/mo), Robinwood ($1,598/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.