What is the average apartment size in Bowie?

The average size for a Bowie, MD apartment is 932 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 Bowie?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bowie is $2,237 per month, a 0.85% decrease from last years average of $2,256.

What is the average apartment size in Bowie?

The typical apartment in Bowie offers about 932 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bowie, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Bowie ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bowie?

In Bowie, 15% of households rent while 85% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bowie is $2,237, a 0.85% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,256.

One-bedroom apartments provide 768 square feet for $1,976, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,475 offer 1,076 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,250 sq ft) for $2,676, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bowie, MD

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,237	932 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,976	768 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,475	1,076 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,676	1,250 sq. ft.

Bowie, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Bowie, MD have decreased by 0.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,256 to $2,237.

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

The largest share of rentals in Bowie, MD (50%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bowie, MD?

3,169 or 15% of the households in Bowie, MD are renter-occupied while 18,072 or 85% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Bowie, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Evergreen Estates	$2,063

How Bowie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bowie	$2,237
Baltimore City	$1,634
Silver Spring	$1,967
Rockville	$2,342
Hyattsville	$1,888
Laurel	$1,916
Frederick	$1,928
Gaithersburg	$2,007
Bethesda	$2,699
Annapolis	$2,278
Columbia	$2,114
Upper Marlboro	$2,129
Capitol Heights	$1,556
Suitland	$1,773
District Heights	$1,481
Lanham, MD	$1,804
Bladensburg, MD	$1,616
Riverdale, MD	$1,676
Beltsville, MD	$1,885
Greenbelt, MD	$2,066
New Carrollton, MD	$1,829

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 Bowie 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.