Average Rent in 20874, Montgomery County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20874, Montgomery County, MD Rents

20874 rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-8.33%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-4.23%) year-over-year from $1,864 to $1,785. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $834 (-27.95%) year-over-year from $2,984 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,837 (-41.40%) year-over-year from $4,437 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $475 (15.20%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.29% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.19 $1,100 $1,200 (-8.33%) $4,625 (-76.22%)
1 BR $26.27 $1,785 $1,864 (-4.23%) $1,836 (-2.77%)
2 BR $24.32 $2,150 $2,984 (-27.95%) $2,984 (-27.95%)
3 BR $18.51 $2,600 $4,437 (-41.40%) $4,437 (-41.40%)
4+ BR $18.13 $3,600 $3,125 (15.20%) $2,850 (26.32%)

Historical Rents in 20874, Montgomery County, MD

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Top Cities Near 20874

There are a total of 31 cities nearby 20874. The average rent in 20874 is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Winchester, VA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20874, Montgomery County, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20874, Montgomery County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.24% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20874, Montgomery County, MD are about 14.06% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.98% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near 20874, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Germantown, MD $1,100 $1,785 $2,150 $2,450
Montgomery Village, MD N/A $1,750 $1,995 $2,500
Reston, VA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,725
Aspen Hill, MD N/A $1,799 $2,200 $2,845
Gaithersburg, MD $2,425 $1,883 $2,350 $2,850
Ashburn, VA N/A $1,748 $2,650 $3,100
Rockville, MD N/A $2,119 $2,537 $3,152
North Bethesda, MD $1,850 $2,225 $2,600 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,475 $3,921 $4,149
Potomac, MD $1,510 $1,950 $2,575 $4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near 20874

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 20874. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 20874, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 20874, Montgomery County, MD is currently around $2,795 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,795. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20874's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20874, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,649 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20874. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,000 $1,250 $1,649 $1,649
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,671 $2,003 $2,922 $2,036
Brookland, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,685 $2,400 $2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,588 $2,225 $2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,499 $1,850 $2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,688 $2,150 $2,800 $2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,375 $3,275 $2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $5,143 $2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,623 $2,100 $3,150 $2,595
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,182 $2,535 $3,845 $2,653
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,700 $4,500 $2,700
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,575 $2,750 $2,795
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,303 $2,338 $3,700 $2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,622 $3,850 $2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,709 $4,180 $2,827
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,360 $3,500 $2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,500 $2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,475 $1,900 $2,995 $2,995
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,048 $2,347 $3,205 $3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,348 $3,398 $3,075
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,799 $2,948 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $3,000 $3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,074 $5,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20874

There are a total of 23 counties located by 20874, Montgomery County, MD. Some of these counties include Jefferson, WV, Alexandria, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,667. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by 20874, Montgomery County, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 20874, Montgomery County, MD is 33.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20874, Montgomery County, MD is 13.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20874, Montgomery County, MD is 6.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jefferson, WV $2,100 $1,295 $1,475 $2,100
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,075 $2,810 $2,667
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,300 $3,100 $2,700
Frederick, MD $995 $1,475 $1,900 $2,799
Prince George's, MD $1,470 $1,750 $2,100 $2,800
Prince William, VA $1,100 $1,500 $2,300 $2,900
Montgomery, MD $1,673 $2,040 $2,500 $3,000
Howard, MD $1,300 $1,550 $2,200 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,600 $1,950 $2,500 $3,200
Loudoun, VA $1,250 $1,825 $2,600 $3,250

Top Zipcodes Near 20874

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near 20874, Montgomery County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,825. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,649 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,611. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20874, Montgomery County, MD is $2,018 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,663 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20874, Montgomery County, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20016, Washington, DC $1,850 $2,699 $4,230 $2,878
20878, North Potomac, MD $2,425 $1,883 $2,300 $2,950
20001, Washington, DC $2,105 $2,400 $3,400 $3,185
20850, Rockville, MD N/A $2,089 $2,548 $3,000
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,995 $2,600 $2,500
20814, Bethesda, MD $2,209 $2,572 $3,842 $3,595
20852, North Bethesda, MD $1,850 $2,250 $2,700 $3,300
20147, Ashburn, VA N/A $1,748 $2,650 $3,125
20148, Brambleton, VA N/A $1,950 $2,799 $3,450
22201, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,385 $3,500 $2,600

Frequently Asked Questions - 20874 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20874, Montgomery County, MD?
The average monthly rental price for 20874, Montgomery County, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20874, Montgomery County, MD rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 20874, Montgomery County, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in 20874, Montgomery County, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $6.19. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20874.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20874, Montgomery County, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,785 and an average price per square feet of $26.27. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20874.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20874, Montgomery County, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,148 and an average price per square feet of $24.32. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20874.
How have rent prices in 20874, Montgomery County, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20874, Montgomery County, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20874, Montgomery County, MD?
A reasonable rent price in 20874, Montgomery County, MD is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.