What is the average apartment size in Jessup?

The average size for a Jessup, MD apartment is 1,051 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 Jessup?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Jessup is $2,153 per month, a 1.09% decrease from last years average of $2,177.

What is the average apartment size in Jessup?

The typical apartment in Jessup offers about 1,051 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Jessup, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Jessup ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Jessup?

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

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Jessup is $2,153, a 1.09% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,177.

One-bedroom apartments provide 777 square feet for $1,730, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,343 offer 1,161 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Jessup, MD

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,153	1,051 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,730	777 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,343	1,161 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Jessup, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Jessup, MD have decreased by 1.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,177 to $2,153.

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

The largest share of rentals in Jessup, MD (42%) 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 Jessup, MD?

756 or 48% of the households in Jessup, MD are renter-occupied while 831 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Jessup Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jessup	$2,153
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
Glen Burnie	$1,695
Elkridge	$2,127
Lanham, MD	$1,804
Bowie, MD	$2,237
Riverdale, MD	$1,676
Beltsville, MD	$1,885
Greenbelt, MD	$2,066
New Carrollton, MD	$1,829
Burtonsville, MD	$2,005
Savage, MD	$1,933

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 Jessup 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.