Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,438 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,799 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $46.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,438
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% more than in Maryland
- Typical rent
- $1,799
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Maryland
- Wage needed
- $46.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $97,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Maryland
Only here
Renting in Prince George's County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in the City of Baltimore, the typical rent is $1,331: 26% less than in Prince George's County ($1,799).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Prince George's County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Prince George's County was $1,957 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,111 | $40.60 | $84,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204 | $42.38 | $88,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,438 | $46.88 | $97,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 | $59.75 | $124,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,658 | $70.35 | $146,320 |
HUD area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 36 ZIP codes in Prince George's County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,750 in 20712 to $3,610 in 20720. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,438).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 20607 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,660 | $3,390 | $3,990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20608 | $2,300 | $2,390 | $2,690 | $3,470 | $4,060 |
| 20613 | $2,520 | $2,630 | $2,910 | $3,710 | $4,370 |
| 20623 | $2,330 | $2,440 | $2,690 | $3,430 | $4,050 |
| 20705 | $1,870 | $1,950 | $2,160 | $2,750 | $3,240 |
| 20706 | $1,910 | $2,000 | $2,210 | $2,820 | $3,320 |
| 20707 | $2,170 | $2,260 | $2,500 | $3,190 | $3,750 |
| 20708 | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,330 | $2,970 | $3,500 |
| 20710 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,010 | $2,560 | $3,020 |
| 20712 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,230 | $2,630 |
| 20715 | $2,560 | $2,680 | $2,960 | $3,770 | $4,440 |
| 20716 | $2,260 | $2,360 | $2,610 | $3,330 | $3,920 |
| 20720 | $3,130 | $3,260 | $3,610 | $4,600 | $5,420 |
| 20721 | $2,550 | $2,670 | $2,950 | $3,760 | $4,430 |
| 20722 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,240 | $2,850 | $3,360 |
| 20735 | $2,320 | $2,420 | $2,680 | $3,420 | $4,020 |
| 20737 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $1,980 | $2,520 | $2,970 |
| 20740 | $2,220 | $2,310 | $2,560 | $3,260 | $3,840 |
| 20742 | $2,220 | $2,310 | $2,560 | $3,260 | $3,840 |
| 20743 | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,000 | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| 20744 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,170 | $2,770 | $3,260 |
| 20745 | $1,660 | $1,740 | $1,920 | $2,450 | $2,880 |
| 20746 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,240 | $2,850 | $3,360 |
| 20747 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,740 | $3,230 |
| 20748 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $1,950 | $2,490 | $2,930 |
| 20762 | $2,860 | $2,980 | $3,300 | $4,210 | $4,950 |
| 20769 | $2,670 | $2,780 | $3,080 | $3,930 | $4,620 |
| 20770 | $2,050 | $2,140 | $2,370 | $3,020 | $3,560 |
| 20771 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,740 | $3,230 |
| 20772 | $2,190 | $2,290 | $2,530 | $3,220 | $3,800 |
| 20774 | $2,340 | $2,440 | $2,700 | $3,440 | $4,050 |
| 20781 | $1,770 | $1,840 | $2,040 | $2,600 | $3,060 |
| 20782 | $2,040 | $2,130 | $2,360 | $3,010 | $3,540 |
| 20783 | $1,920 | $2,010 | $2,220 | $2,830 | $3,330 |
| 20784 | $1,840 | $1,930 | $2,130 | $2,710 | $3,200 |
| 20785 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,240 | $2,850 | $3,360 |
- 20607 $2,660$3,390
- 20608 $2,690$3,470
- 20613 $2,910$3,710
- 20623 $2,690$3,430
- 20705 $2,160$2,750
- 20706 $2,210$2,820
- 20707 $2,500$3,190
- 20708 $2,330$2,970
- 20710 $2,010$2,560
- 20712 $1,750$2,230
- 20715 $2,960$3,770
- 20716 $2,610$3,330
- 20720 $3,610$4,600
- 20721 $2,950$3,760
- 20722 $2,240$2,850
- 20735 $2,680$3,420
- 20737 $1,980$2,520
- 20740 $2,560$3,260
- 20742 $2,560$3,260
- 20743 $2,000$2,550
- 20744 $2,170$2,770
- 20745 $1,920$2,450
- 20746 $2,240$2,850
- 20747 $2,150$2,740
- 20748 $1,950$2,490
- 20762 $3,300$4,210
- 20769 $3,080$3,930
- 20770 $2,370$3,020
- 20771 $2,150$2,740
- 20772 $2,530$3,220
- 20774 $2,700$3,440
- 20781 $2,040$2,600
- 20782 $2,360$3,010
- 20783 $2,220$2,830
- 20784 $2,130$2,710
- 20785 $2,240$2,850
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Prince George's County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
131,052 households rent in Prince George's County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Prince George's 53%
- Maryland 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Prince George's County
HUD lists 109 properties with homes for low-income households in Prince George's County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 50
- HUD-assisted
- 56
- public housing
- 8
11,268 homes in all; 10,400 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Woodland Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6617 Atwood St, District Heights 20747 506 homes, 504 low-income · 1 bd: 142 · 2 bd: 287 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2017 · For families · (410) 962-0595
- Overland Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 3103 75th Ave, Landover 20785 409 low-income homes · 2 bd: 193 · 3 bd: 216 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Bristol Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 6322 Maxwell Dr, Suitland 20746 414 homes, 373 low-income · In service since 2007
- Autumn Woods Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5033 57th Ave, Bladensburg 20710 366 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 167 · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2000
- Regency Lane Apartments HUD-assisted 6816 Walker Mill Rd, Capitol Heights 20743 172 low-income homes · For families · (301) 350-7754
- Quebec Arms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8224 14th Ave, Hyattsville 20783 332 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 143 · 2 bd: 174 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2002
- Queens Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4615 27th St, Mt Rainier 20712 331 low-income homes · 1 bd: 166 · 2 bd: 148 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Pleasant Homes Apartments HUD-assisted 6608 Greig St, Seat Pleasant 20743 285 low-income homes · For families · (301) 925-8787
- Belle Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 1827 Belle Haven Dr, Landover 20785 276 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 199 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2002
- Auburn Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6821 River RD, Riverdale 20737 261 homes, 235 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 93 · 2 bd: 150 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1998
- Emerson House Apts HUD-assisted 5999 Emerson St, Bladensburg 20710 220 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 779-6196
- Langley Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8200 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville 20783 204 low-income homes · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 142 · In service since 1999
- Ross Overlook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 Ray Rd, Hyattsville 20782 186 low-income homes · In service since 2014
- Branchwood Towers HUD-assisted 8600 Mike Shapiro Dr, Clinton 20735 180 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 856-1620
- Allentown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5218 Morris Ave, Suitland 20746 177 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Park Tanglewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 5309 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale 20737 180 homes, 170 low-income · 1 bd: 128 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Council House HUD-assisted 3940 Bexley Pl, Marlow Heights 20746 162 homes, 161 low-income · For older adults · (301) 423-0228
- Parkland Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6001 Parkland Ct, Forestville 20747 159 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 106 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Park View at Laurel I Tax credit (LIHTC) 9000 Briarcroft Ln, Laurel 20708 153 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Glenarden Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 7926 Glenarden Pkwy, Glenarden 20706 152 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Fort Washington Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 10900 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington 20744 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 97 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Friendship Arms HUD-assisted 5805 42nd Ave, Hyattsville 20781 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 779-6566
- Prince George's Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 3420 Rickey Ave, Temple Hills 20748 148 low-income homes · 1 bd: 106 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2000
- Parkway Apts (NEW) Tax credit (LIHTC) 4401 23rd Pkwy, Hillcrest Heights 20748 159 homes, 143 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Spellman House HUD-assisted 4700 Berwyn House Rd, College Park 20740 141 homes, 140 low-income · For older adults · (301) 474-3435
- Spellman House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4711 Berwyn House Rd, College Park 20740 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 140 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, families · (301) 474-3435
- Windsor Crossing Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2951 Victory Ln, Suitland 20746 128 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Selborne House (LAUREL) Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Main St, Laurel 20707 126 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 121 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1998
- Laurel Lakes Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 7901 Laurel Lakes Ct, Laurel 20707 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Windsor Crossing Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4866 Eastern LN, Suitland 20746 125 low-income homes · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Owens Road Public housing 1100 Owens Rd, Oxon Hill 20745 123 homes, 122 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · Average payment: $320 a month · Average wait: 116 months · (301) 883-5552
- Belnor Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3800 Saint Barnabas Rd, Suitland 20746 122 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Conifer Village at Oakcrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 2011 Brooks Drive, Capitol Heights 20743 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 97 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Autumn Woods Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5031 57th Ave, Bladensburg 20710 113 low-income homes · In service since 2003
- Clinton Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8500 Mike Shapiro Dr, Clinton 20735 111 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 1999
- Jericho Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Brightseat Rd, Landover 20785 270 homes, 110 low-income · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Pin Oak Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 16010 Excalibur Rd, Bowie 20716 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 1998
- Attick Towers Public housing 9014 Rhode Island Ave, College Park 20740 108 low-income homes · Run by College Park Housing Authority · Average payment: $431 a month · (301) 345-3600
- Henson Creek Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 5300 Haras Pl, Fort Washington 20744 105 low-income homes · In service since 1998
- Largo Landing HUD-assisted 1077 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro 20774 105 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 249-2100
- Glenreed Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3206 Reed St, Glenarden 20706 104 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Park View at Bladensburg Tax credit (LIHTC) 4202 58th Ave, Bladensburg 20710 102 homes, 101 low-income · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Green Ridge House HUD-assisted 22 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt 20770 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (301) 474-7595
- Cottage City Towers Public housing 4142 Bunker Hill Rd, Cottage City 20722 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · Average payment: $424 a month · Average wait: 80 months · (301) 883-5552
- Rainier Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 3001 Queens Chapel Rd, Mt Rainier 20712 100 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Central Gardens Apartments HUD-assisted 6804 Central Ave Ofc 102, Capitol Heights 20743 94 low-income homes · For families · (301) 336-5271
- Bladensburg Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 58th Avenue, Bladensburg 20710 100 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families
- Eastern Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 506 62nd Pl, Seat Pleasant 20743 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families · (301) 925-8822
- Glenarden I Tax credit (LIHTC) 8405 Hamlin St, Lanham 20706 114 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Avondale Park Apts. HUD-assisted 4915 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville 20782 88 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults · (301) 562-1600
- Gateway Village Phase IV Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 505 Suffolk Ave, Capitol Heights 20743 84 homes, 83 low-income · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (301) 336-0141
- Newton Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 5300 Newton St, Bladensburg 20710 78 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- MRS Philippines Home for Senior CTS HUD-assisted 6482 Bock Rd, Oxon Hill 20745 74 homes, 73 low-income · For older adults · (301) 942-7170
- ST Paul Senior Living Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights 20743 73 low-income homes · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Andrew Kim House HUD-assisted 6001 Fisher Rd, Temple Hills 20748 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 630-7717
- Victory House at Palmer Park HUD-assisted 7700 Barlowe Rd, Palmer Park 20785 69 low-income homes · For older adults · (443) 716-2551
- Arnold Gardens Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2521 Ewing Ave, Suitland 20746 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities, families · (301) 420-6630
- Millwood Townhouses HUD-assisted 1316 Karen Blvd, Capitol Heights 20743 73 homes, 65 low-income · For families · (301) 350-6477
- Brinkley Hill Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) Brinkley Road and Fisher Road, Fort Washington 20748 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families
- Marlborough Towne Public housing 1801 Tanow Pl, District Heights 20747 63 homes, 62 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · Average payment: $494 a month · Average wait: 119 months · (301) 883-5552
- Manor Apts. HUD-assisted 4951 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville 20782 61 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 853-2900
- Hawkins Manor II Public housing 8506 Fulton Ave, Glenarden 20706 60 low-income homes · Run by Glenarden Housing Authority · Average payment: $545 a month · Average wait: 53 months · (301) 772-0880
- Victory Crest HUD-assisted 6100 Sargent Rd, Hyattsville 20782 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 559-3891
- Rainer Manor Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3201 Buchanan St, Mount Rainier 20712 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Alden Berkley Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4906 Lakeland Rd, College Park 20740 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Parkview Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 5030 38th Ave, Hyattsville 20782 53 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1999
- Kimberly Gardens Public housing 9158 Cherry Ln, Laurel 20708 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · Average payment: $705 a month · Average wait: 121 months · (301) 883-5552
- Chillum Oaks Apts. HUD-assisted 6307 Riggs Rd, Hyattsville 20783 49 homes, 48 low-income · For older adults · (301) 853-2755
- Ft. Washington Adventist Apartments HUD-assisted 11310 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington 20744 47 low-income homes · For older adults
- MT Rainier Artists Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3300 Rhode Island Ave, Mt Rainier 20712 44 low-income homes · In service since 2004 · For families
- Renaissance Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 4307 Jefferson St, Hyattsville 20781 44 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Rollingcrest Village Public housing 5631 Sargent Rd, Hyattsville 20782 40 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · Average payment: $491 a month · Average wait: 96 months · (301) 883-5552
- Bowie Commons HUD-assisted 3909 New Haven Dr, Bowie 20716 37 homes, 36 low-income · For older adults · (301) 249-2575
- Berkley Townhouses HUD-assisted 4710 Lakeland Rd, College Park 20740 172 homes, 32 low-income · For families · (301) 474-2280
- ST Paul Senior Living Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights 20743 29 low-income homes · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Cheval Court HUD-assisted 2611 Luana Dr, Forestville 20747 26 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 736-0685
- Vesta Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 9006 4th St, Glenarden 20706 21 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 593-3578
- VESTAS HEARTH, Inc. HUD-assisted 3818 Cedar Dr, Suitland 20746 21 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-6300
- Vesta Three, Inc. HUD-assisted 4795 Towne Square Blvd, Suitland 20746 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 736-2636
- Bladensburg Commons HUD-assisted 4200 58th Ave, Bladensburg 20710 85 homes, 15 low-income · For families · (410) 246-7461
- Prince Georges County VOA Living Center 1, Inc. HUD-assisted 6704 Alexis Dr, Bowie 20720 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (410) 435-4600
- Guide Nashville Homes HUD-assisted 6829 Nashville Rd, Lanham 20706 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 549-3602
- Kennedy Institute Housing Corp II HUD-assisted 7606 Marietta Ln, Berwyn Heights 20740 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- VESTA Four HUD-assisted 5813 Old Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills 20748 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-6333
- Vesta Pelden HUD-assisted 2001 Pelden Rd, Hyattsville 20783 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 459-9840
- Vesta Riverdale HUD-assisted 4703 Alcon Dr, Temple Hills 20748 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-6102
- Bucksville HUD-assisted 12703 Buckingham Dr, Bowie 20715 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Laurelwood Mutual 1 HUD-assisted 11557 Laurelwalk Dr, Laurel 20708 10 low-income homes · For families · (301) 362-1005
- Sager Homes HUD-assisted 15913 Peach Walker Dr, Bowie 20716 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 459-2121
- Vesta Enteka HUD-assisted 9125 Alcona St, Lanham 20706 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-6102
- Vesta Forest HUD-assisted 2223 Seton Way, District Heights 20747 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-5933
- Vesta Thirteen HUD-assisted 7514 Dover Ln, Lanham 20706 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 459-9840
- Vesta Twelve HUD-assisted 7221 Easy St, Temple Hills 20748 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 459-9840
- Voa Lanham HUD-assisted 6509 Greenfield Ct, Lanham Seabrook 20706 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (703) 341-5055
- Bowie VOA Living Center HUD-assisted 3800 Envision Ter, Bowie 20716 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 459-2020
- Castleton Homes HUD-assisted 9926 Grant St, Lanham 20706 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 860-1880
- H.O.P.E. Werner Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 5016 Lexington Ave, Beltsville 20705 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 870-6722
- Dolly Housing, Inc HUD-assisted 1836 Metzerott Rd, Adelphi 20783 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 599-8000
- Guide Marywood House HUD-assisted 7103 Marywood St, Hyattsville 20784 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 549-3602
- Guide Trexler House HUD-assisted 6812 Trexler Rd, Lanham 20706 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 577-5900
- Brinkley Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 6021 Thunder Hill Ct, Fort Washington 20744 59 homes, 5 low-income · (667) 218-0154
- The Townes At Peerless HUD-assisted 15510 Peerless Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772 3 low-income homes · (410) 366-6200
- Glassmanor Public housing 1207 Marcy Ave, Oxon Hill 20745 1 low-income home · Run by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County · (301) 883-5552
- Glenarden Apts Sec II HUD-assisted 8409 Hamlin St, Glenarden 20706 238 homes · For families · (301) 322-4385
- Ftwashinton Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10850 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington 20744 150 homes
- Mount Rainier Artist Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3311 Rhode Island Ave, Mt Rainier 20712 39 homes
- Resiences at Woodland Springs (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) Atwood ST, District Heights 20747 36 homes
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Dev. HUD-assisted 7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham 20706
- Maryland Dept of Housing and Community Dev HUD-assisted 7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham 20706 (800) 756-0119
5 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Prince George's County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Prince George's County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $166,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,900 – $2,322
- 1 bedroom $1,984 – $2,424
- 2 bedrooms $2,194 – $2,682
- 3 bedrooms $2,796 – $3,418
- 4 bedrooms $3,292 – $4,024
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Prince Georges County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 5,986 vouchers · 375 public housing units (301) 883-5552 Housing Authority of Prince Georges County: hapgcdirector@co.pg.md.us
- MD Dept. Of Housing and Community Development Section 8 vouchers · 2,879 vouchers (301) 429-7400 MD Dept. Of Housing and Community Development: dhcd.rental_services@Maryland.gov
- College Park Housing Authority Public housing · 108 public housing units (301) 345-3600 College Park Housing Authority: mcjohnson@haccp.agency
- Glenarden Housing Authority Public housing · 60 public housing units (301) 772-0880 Glenarden Housing Authority: rfuller@glenardenhousing.org
Housing agencies in Maryland Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Maryland
What Maryland law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
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A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(b)(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(e)(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-401(c)(1)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-402(c)(2)(i)
- Only a court order can remove youMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-216(b)
- Protection from retaliationMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-208.1(a)(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Prince George's County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Prince George's County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. (HIP)
6525 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville · Spanish
Also serves in French and Portuguese.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Seed - Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development , Inc.
6201 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
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Housing Options & Planning Enterprises, Inc.
6188 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 700, Oxon Hill
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Prince George's County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Maryland, the average home bill was $166 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$4,876
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,438
- Security deposit
- $2,438
- Total
- $4,876
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Prince George's County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,111; 1 bedroom: $2,204; 2 bedrooms: $2,438; 3 bedrooms: $3,107; 4 bedrooms: $3,658. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Prince George's County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,438) without spending more than 30% of income takes $46.88 an hour full time, or $97,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Prince George's County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $83,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Prince George's County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,194 and $2,682 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Prince George's County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,750 in 20712 to $3,610 in 20720. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Prince George's County?
HUD lists 109 properties with homes for low-income households in Prince George's County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Prince George's County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Prince George's County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).