salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,480 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 102 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenbelt?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenbelt
| Size | Greenbelt | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,488 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,807 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,245 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,958 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenbelt
Life in Greenbelt
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenbelt?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $265 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $255,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenbelt, MD?
Renting in Greenbelt costs a median of about $2,037 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenbelt?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,480 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenbelt cheap or expensive?
Greenbelt is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $92,748. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenbelt?
The median homeowner in Greenbelt pays $3,832 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.
Is Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt?
The median home value in Greenbelt is $255,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,678 people live in Greenbelt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.