What is the average apartment size in Lanham Town?

The average size for a Lanham Town, MD apartment is 789 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 Lanham Town?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lanham Town is $1,594 per month, a 6.67% decrease from last year’s average of $1,708.

What is the average apartment size in Lanham Town?

The typical apartment in Lanham Town offers about 789 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lanham Town, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lanham Town?

The typical rent budget in Lanham Town ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lanham Town?

In Lanham Town, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lanham Town is $1,594, a 6.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,708.

One-bedroom apartments provide 686 square feet for $1,409, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,740 offer 892 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (985 sq ft) for $2,133, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lanham Town, MD

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,594	789 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,409	686 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,740	892 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,133	985 sq. ft.

Lanham Town, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Lanham Town, MD have decreased by 6.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,708 to $1,594.

What's the typical rent budget in Lanham Town, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Lanham Town, MD (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lanham Town, MD?

755 or 23% of the households in Lanham Town, MD are renter-occupied while 2,499 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How Lanham Town Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lanham Town	$1,594
Baltimore City	$1,649
Silver Spring	$1,978
Frederick	$1,916
Rockville	$2,396
Hyattsville	$1,888
Columbia	$2,154
Laurel	$1,951
Annapolis	$2,292
Bethesda	$2,760
Gaithersburg	$2,046
North Laurel	$2,159
Adelphi	$1,800
South Laurel	$1,707
Chillum	$1,724
Fairland	$1,953
White Oak	$1,750
Langley Park	$1,788
Maryland City	$2,227
Largo	$2,179
Landover	$1,740

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 Lanham Town 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.