What is the average apartment size in Wheaton?

The average size for a Wheaton, MD apartment is 929 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 Wheaton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Wheaton is $2,108 per month, a 1.67% increase from last year’s average of $2,073.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Wheaton?

In Wheaton, studios rent for $1,725 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,822 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,236 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,845 per month

What is the average apartment size in Wheaton?

The typical apartment in Wheaton offers about 929 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Wheaton?

Studio apartments in Wheaton average 555 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 724 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,028 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,476 sq. ft.

Wheaton, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wheaton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wheaton?

In Wheaton, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wheaton is $2,108, a 1.67% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,073.

Studio Apartments at $1,725 offer the most budget-friendly option with 555 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 724 square feet for $1,822, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,236 offer 1,028 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,476 sq ft) for $2,845, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wheaton, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,108	929 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,725	555 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,822	724 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,236	1,028 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,845	1,476 sq. ft.

Wheaton, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Wheaton, MD have increased by 1.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,073 to $2,108.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wheaton, MD (50%) 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 Wheaton, MD?

5,808 or 35% of the households in Wheaton, MD are renter-occupied while 10,902 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Wheaton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wheaton	$2,108
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
North Bethesda	$2,377
Tysons	$2,794
South Laurel	$1,692
Chillum	$1,742
Fairland	$1,945
Langley Park	$1,767
Adelphi	$1,794
Seabrook	$1,873
White Oak	$1,775

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 Wheaton 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.