What is the average apartment size in Greenbelt?

The average size for a Greenbelt, MD apartment is 1,020 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Greenbelt?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Greenbelt is $2,080 per month, a 1.05% increase from last year’s average of $2,058.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenbelt?

In Greenbelt, studios rent for $1,164 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,787 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,157 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,489 per month

What is the average apartment size in Greenbelt?

The typical apartment in Greenbelt offers about 1,020 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Greenbelt?

Studio apartments in Greenbelt average 397 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 810 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,082 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,281 sq. ft.

Greenbelt, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Greenbelt?

The typical rent budget in Greenbelt ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Greenbelt?

In Greenbelt, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenbelt is $2,080, a 1.05% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,058.

Studio Apartments at $1,164 offer the most budget-friendly option with 397 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 810 square feet for $1,787, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,157 offer 1,082 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,281 sq ft) for $2,489, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Greenbelt, MD

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,080	1,020 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,164	397 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,787	810 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,157	1,082 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,489	1,281 sq. ft.

Greenbelt, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Greenbelt, MD have increased by 1.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,058 to $2,080.

What's the typical rent budget in Greenbelt, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Greenbelt, MD (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Greenbelt, MD?

5,469 or 52% of the households in Greenbelt, MD are renter-occupied while 5,030 or 48% are owner-occupied.

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How Greenbelt Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Greenbelt	$2,080
Baltimore City	$1,644
Silver Spring	$1,977
Frederick	$1,931
Rockville	$2,366
Hyattsville	$1,890
Columbia	$2,143
Laurel	$1,930
Annapolis	$2,258
Gaithersburg	$2,058
Bethesda	$2,765
Washington, DC	$2,498
Capitol Heights	$1,569
Suitland	$1,780
District Heights	$1,507
Bladensburg, MD	$1,625
Beltsville, MD	$1,919
Lanham, MD	$1,822
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,788
Mount Rainier, MD	$1,318
Jessup, MD	$2,174

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Greenbelt apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.