salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,400 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 101 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beltsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beltsville
| Size | Beltsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,374 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,921 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,201 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,698 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beltsville overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Beltsville, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Beltsville
Life in Beltsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beltsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $880 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $416,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beltsville, MD?
Renting in Beltsville costs a median of about $2,010 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Beltsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,400 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beltsville cheap or expensive?
Beltsville is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $107,464. It ranks 101st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beltsville?
The median homeowner in Beltsville pays $4,580 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.
Is Beltsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beltsville?
The median home value in Beltsville is $416,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
19,176 people live in Beltsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.