Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hyattsville, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.
Hyattsville rent: June 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 Hyattsville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Hyattsville, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hyattsville, MD?
Median rent in Hyattsville is $2,080 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Hyattsville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Hyattsville's current median rent is $2,080/mo, which leaves a $612/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Hyattsville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 40.2 hours a month to cover Hyattsville's median rent of $2,080.
Where is rent cheaper than Hyattsville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Frederick ($2,076/mo), Frederick ($2,075/mo), Frederick ($2,073/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.