Average Rent in Charles, MD

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Current Versus Historical Charles, MD Rents

Charles rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,625, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,846 (-65.44%) year-over-year from $2,821 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (9.76%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (16.77%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (3.45%) year-over-year from $2,513 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $572 (19.86%) year-over-year from $2,878 to $3,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.37	$1,500	$1,367 (9.76%)	$1,224 (22.53%)
2 BR	$1.83	$2,100	$1,798 (16.77%)	$1,748 (20.11%)
3 BR	$1.66	$2,600	$2,513 (3.45%)	$1,946 (33.62%)
4+ BR	$1.47	$3,450	$2,878 (19.86%)	$2,413 (43.01%)

Historical Rents in Charles, MD

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Top Cities Near Charles

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Charles. The average rent in Charles is currently $2,748 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Charles, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 per month.

Let's compare Charles, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 46.03% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Charles, MD are about 23.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Charles, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
Washington, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
Alexandria, VA	$2,020	$2,200	$2,831	$2,695
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$2,800
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,187	$2,676	$2,875
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,661	$3,888	$3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near Charles

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Charles. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Charles, MD is currently around $2,944 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Charles's average rent, which is only $2,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Charles, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Charles. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,791	$4,210	$2,944

Top Counties Near Charles

There are a total of 1 counties located by Charles, MD. Some of these counties include Stafford, VA, Arlington, VA, and Howard, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,695. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Stafford, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,150, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Charles, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Charles, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Charles, MD is 23.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Charles, MD is 6.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stafford, VA	N/A	$1,425	$2,095	$2,500
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,623	$2,080	$2,625
District of Columbia, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
Prince George's, MD	$1,475	$1,673	$2,100	$2,691
Alexandria, VA	$2,020	$2,200	$2,831	$2,695
Anne Arundel, MD	N/A	$2,385	$2,300	$2,700
Prince William, VA	N/A	$1,400	$2,300	$2,725
Montgomery, MD	$1,750	$2,093	$2,550	$2,850
Fairfax, VA	$1,383	$1,949	$2,638	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Charles

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Charles, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21230, Baltimore, MD at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,762. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Charles, MD is $2,283 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Charles, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,073	$2,516	$3,750	$2,600
21230, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,825	$1,898	$2,000
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,063	$2,283	$3,150	$2,776
20008, Washington, DC	$1,762	$2,028	$3,522	$2,092
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Charles Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Charles, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,625. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Charles, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Charles, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $1.37. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Charles, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Charles.

How have rent prices in Charles, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Charles, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.65%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Charles, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Charles, MD is around $2,100/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.