Housing near University of Maryland, College Park for visiting researchers

The University of Maryland sits in College Park, along the US-1 corridor and the Metro Green Line in Prince George's County. Rents here are generally gentler than the inner DC suburbs, and the campus is well connected to the District. This is an independent community resource and is not affiliated with the University of Maryland.

Popular areas

• College Park — closest to campus, walkable, a mix of student and researcher housing.
• Hyattsville / Riverdale Park — a few minutes south, more space per dollar, lively arts district.
• Greenbelt — green, quiet, near the Metro and NASA Goddard.
• University Park / Berwyn Heights — leafy residential pockets next to campus.
• Takoma Park / Adelphi — character neighborhoods a short bus or drive away.

Getting to campus

• College Park–U of Md (Green Line) is at the campus edge; the Purple Line is being built across the north of campus.
• MARC (Camden Line) also stops in College Park for trips into DC or Baltimore.
• Many live car-free and bike or bus in; the campus is bike-friendly.

What to expect on rent

• College Park is more affordable than Bethesda or central DC, with a wide range of rooms and apartments.
• Furnished short-term sublets turn over with the academic calendar — summer has the most.
• Sharing a house or apartment is the usual way to keep costs low.

Tips for visiting researchers

• A UMD appointment letter helps with landlords if you lack U.S. credit history — see the no-credit guide.
• Ask about 3–12 month terms; visitor-friendly leases exist but aren't the default.
• Tour in person or by live video before paying anything.

Browse current UMD-area listings, then read the short-term housing options guide for more on sublets and shared houses.