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Average Rent in Bowie 20716 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Bowie 20716, Bowie, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,062/mo
Lowest Available
$1,614/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Bowie 20716
7 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Bowie 20716 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $145/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvista Bowie | Unit 5 | $2,612 | $2,314 | $298 |
| Alvista Bowie | Unit 4 | $2,504 | $2,249 | $255 |
| Alvista Bowie | Unit 2 | $1,828 | $1,678 | $150 |
| Alvista Bowie | Unit 1 | $1,721 | $1,614 | $107 |
| Alvista Bowie | Unit 3 | $1,814 | $1,709 | $105 |
| Governor's Green Apartments | Unit 3 | $2,199 | $2,149 | $50 |
| Governor's Green Apartments | Unit 4 | $2,649 | $2,599 | $50 |
Bowie 20716 vs Bowie, MD Average
Bowie 20716 is cheaper than the Bowie, MD average by $178/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,240/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bowie 20716?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Bowie 20716 is $2,062 per month across 4 apartment communities and 30 available units.
The most affordable option is Alvista Bowie starting at $1,614/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,062/mo.
Prices range from $1,614 to $2,482 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bowie 20716
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bowie 20716
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvista Bowie | $1,614/mo | $1,667/mo | 3 | 3.2 |
| Pin Oak Village | $1,773/mo | $1,773/mo | 7 | 3.1 |
| Governor's Green Apartments | $1,875/mo | $1,875/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| Fairmont at South Lake | $2,184/mo | $2,241/mo | 19 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,062/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,614/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Cost of living in Bowie 20716
We only have live rent data for Bowie 20716 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,062 |
| Estimated total | $2,062/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Bowie 20716 Apartments
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