Rent in Capitol Heights, MD
Across Capitol Heights's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,150 a month, with figures from $1,677–$2,438. The highest typical rent is in 20799 ($2,150) and the lowest in 20743 ($1,839). 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,550–$2,111 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,940 | $1,453–$2,204 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,150 | $1,677–$2,438 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,740 | $1,517–$3,107 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $3,230 | $2,042–$3,658 | 5 |
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).
Capitol Heights ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Capitol Heights, MD?
- About $2,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,677–$2,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Capitol Heights, MD?
- About $1,940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,453–$2,204. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Capitol Heights, MD?
- About $2,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,517–$3,107. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Capitol Heights, MD?
- About $1,860 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,550–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Capitol Heights, MD?
- About $3,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,042–$3,658. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Capitol Heights ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 20799 has the highest typical rent at $2,150 a month, and 20743 the lowest at $1,839.
- What is the property tax rate in Capitol Heights, 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Capitol Heights 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).