Average Rent in 20886, Montgomery County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20886, Montgomery County, MD Rents

20886 rentals average $1,750 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $294 (15.41%) year-over-year from $1,906 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $159 (10.01%) year-over-year from $1,591 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-5.38%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $1,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.10%) year-over-year from $2,716 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-1.82%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,100. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.22	$1,750	$1,591 (10.01%)	$1,500 (16.67%)
2 BR	$23.66	$1,995	$2,108 (-5.38%)	$1,925 (3.64%)
3 BR	$20.21	$2,800	$2,716 (3.10%)	$2,317 (20.86%)
4+ BR	$19.52	$3,100	$3,158 (-1.82%)	$3,033 (2.20%)

Historical Rents in 20886, Montgomery County, MD

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Top Cities Near 20886

There are a total of 32 cities nearby 20886. The average rent in 20886 is currently $2,835 per month. A total of 6 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 20886, Montgomery County, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20886, Montgomery County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20886, Montgomery County, MD are about 24.06% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.46% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near 20886, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,150	$2,450
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,500
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,799	$2,200	$2,845
Gaithersburg, MD	$2,425	$1,883	$2,350	$2,850
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
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,825	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near 20886

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 20886. 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 20886, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 20886, 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 20886's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20886, 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 20886. 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
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,588	$2,225	$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
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,622	$3,850	$2,800
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,700	$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 20886

There are a total of 23 counties located by 20886, Montgomery County, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Carroll, MD, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 11 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 20886, Montgomery County, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20886, Montgomery County, MD is 14.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20886, Montgomery County, MD is 0.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,775	$1,795
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,500	$1,750	$2,300
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
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 20886

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near 20886, Montgomery County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,773. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,450 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 $1,646. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20886, Montgomery County, MD is $2,036 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,675 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20886, 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
20001, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,400	$3,400	$3,185
20850, Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,089	$2,548	$3,000
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,842	$3,595
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,850	$2,250	$2,700	$3,300
20874, Montgomery County, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,148	$2,400
20878, North Potomac, MD	$2,425	$1,883	$2,300	$2,950
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,385	$3,500	$2,600
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,730	$2,799	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - 20886 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20886, Montgomery County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 20886, Montgomery County, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 20886, 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 20886, Montgomery County, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20886, Montgomery County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $26.22. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20886.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20886, Montgomery County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $23.66. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20886.

How have rent prices in 20886, Montgomery County, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 20886, Montgomery County, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20886, Montgomery County, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 20886, Montgomery County, MD is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.