Average Rent in 20878, North Potomac, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20878, North Potomac, MD Rents

20878 rentals average $3,550 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,616 (83.57%) year-over-year from $1,934 to $3,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (4.38%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,870. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $259 (12.11%) year-over-year from $2,141 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $41 (-1.45%) year-over-year from $2,816 to $2,775. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $600 (18.75%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,800. 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 up by 29.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.32	$3,550	$1,934 (83.57%)	$1,667 (113.00%)
1 BR	$22.59	$1,870	$1,792 (4.38%)	$1,706 (9.63%)
2 BR	$26.29	$2,400	$2,141 (12.11%)	$2,042 (17.55%)
3 BR	$19.35	$2,775	$2,816 (-1.45%)	$2,766 (0.33%)
4+ BR	$16.56	$3,800	$3,200 (18.75%)	$3,458 (9.88%)

Historical Rents in 20878, North Potomac, MD

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Top Cities Near 20878

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 20878. The average rent in 20878 is currently $2,675 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Montgomery Village, MD, with an average rent of $2,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20878, North Potomac, MD is Rockville, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,021 per month.

Let's compare 20878, North Potomac, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20878, North Potomac, MD are about 10.40% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.23% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 20878, North Potomac, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,350
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,795	$2,000	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,808	$2,300	$2,850
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,182	$2,550	$3,021

Top Neighborhoods Near 20878

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 20878

There are a total of 1 counties located by 20878, North Potomac, MD. One county in the area is Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,999. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,999. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,999, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by 20878, North Potomac, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 20878, North Potomac, MD is 53.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20878, North Potomac, MD is 11.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20878, North Potomac, MD is 4.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999

Top Zipcodes Near 20878

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near 20878, North Potomac, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20886, Montgomery County, MD at $2,373 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,100 per month is 20850, Rockville, MD.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20878, North Potomac, MD is $1,795 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,000 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in 20878, North Potomac, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20874, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,795	$2,000	$2,500
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,905	$2,000	$2,498	$3,100
20886, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,373

Frequently Asked Questions - 20878 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20878, North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 20878, North Potomac, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 20878, North Potomac, 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 20878, North Potomac, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 20878, North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $16.32. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20878.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20878, North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,870 and an average price per square feet of $22.59. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20878.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20878, North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $26.29. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20878.

How have rent prices in 20878, North Potomac, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 20878, North Potomac, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.84%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20878, North Potomac, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 20878, North Potomac, MD is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.