Rent in La Plata, MD
A 2-bedroom in La Plata, MD (ZIP 20646) typically rents for about $1,780 a month, with a range of $1,600–$1,960. Owner-occupied homes in Charles County pay about 1.01% 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 | $1,700 | $1,700–$2,111 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,043 | $316–$1,770 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,780 | $1,600–$1,960 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,160 | $1,819–$2,500 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,915 | $2,890–$2,940 | 1 |
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).
La Plata ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in La Plata, MD?
- About $1,780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,600–$1,960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Plata, MD?
- About $1,043 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $316–$1,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in La Plata, MD?
- About $2,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,819–$2,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in La Plata, MD?
- About $1,700 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,700–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in La Plata, MD?
- About $2,915 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,890–$2,940. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in La Plata, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Charles County pay a typical 1.01% 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 La Plata 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).