Rent in Bowie, MD
Across Bowie's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,523 a month, with figures from $2,150–$3,610. The highest typical rent is in 20720 ($3,610) and the lowest in 20717 ($2,150). Owner-occupied homes in Prince George's County pay about 1.12% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,405 | $1,860–$3,130 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $2,453 | $1,940–$3,500+ | 6 |
| 2 beds | $2,523 | $2,150–$3,610 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $3,007 | $2,333–$4,600 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $3,438 | $2,316–$5,420 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bowie ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bowie, MD?
- About $2,523 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $2,150–$3,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bowie, MD?
- About $2,453 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,940–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bowie, MD?
- About $3,007 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $2,333–$4,600. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bowie, MD?
- About $2,405 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,860–$3,130. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bowie, MD?
- About $3,438 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $2,316–$5,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bowie ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 20720 has the highest typical rent at $3,610 a month, and 20717 the lowest at $2,150.
- What is the property tax rate in Bowie, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Prince George's County pay a typical 1.12% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bowie rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).