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ZIP 20705

Pop. 28,713·Prince Georges County·112th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,638/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$327
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20705 · $1,638
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,321
1 BR
$1,358
2 BR
$1,516
3 BR
$1,914
4 BR+
$2,252
Research median
$1,516/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,656/yr
At $1,638/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyPrince Georges County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20705 (Beltsville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,713
Median income
$110,351
Median age
37.2
Renters
33%
Age distribution
24.6%
22.3%
27.1%
14.2%
Under 1824.6%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.7%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
37.3%
37.3%
White10.9%
Black37.3%
Hispanic37.3%
Asian10.9%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
21%
24.5%
19.7%
34.9%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20705 in Beltsville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,802 → $110,351
up 15.2%
Population
27,914 → 28,713
up 2.9%
Renter share
35.1% → 33%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 34.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
36 → 37.2
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $95,802 to $110,351 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,914 to 28,713 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 35.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20705 covers Beltsville, MD. The median rent here is $1,638/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,358/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,516/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($110,351/yr), ZIP 20705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20705 (Beltsville, MD) is $1,638. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20705's median rent of $1,638/mo is $327 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20705 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20705 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #112 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,638/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,638/mo in ZIP 20705. The local median household income is $110,351/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20705?

Rent in ZIP 20705 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20705 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,638/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($110,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20705 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 20705 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20705 compare to the rest of Beltsville?

ZIP 20705 is more affordable than Beltsville overall. At $1,638/mo, it's $3 below the Beltsville citywide median of $1,641/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,638/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 20705's median household income ($110,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20705 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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