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 $2,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,373, 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 $125 (6.02%) year-over-year from $2,075 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.93%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.98%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $47 (-1.85%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,470. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $165 (-5.52%) year-over-year from $2,990 to $2,825. 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 2.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.12	$1,650	$1,683 (-1.93%)	$1,508 (9.39%)
2 BR	$22.86	$2,195	$2,217 (-0.98%)	$1,883 (16.55%)
3 BR	$20.48	$2,470	$2,517 (-1.85%)	$2,325 (6.24%)
4+ BR	$19.06	$2,825	$2,990 (-5.52%)	$2,917 (-3.14%)

Historical Rents in 20886, Montgomery County, MD

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Top Cities Near 20886

There are a total of 31 cities nearby 20886. The average rent in 20886 is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 4 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare 20886, Montgomery County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20886, Montgomery County, MD are about 25.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.47% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near 20886, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
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
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,182	$2,550	$3,021
Clarksburg, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,775	$3,100
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near 20886

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near 20886. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Fells Point. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near 20886, Montgomery County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near 20886, Montgomery County, MD is currently around $2,610 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,610. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20886's average rent, which is only $2,373. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20886, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 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	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near 20886

There are a total of 22 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 $2,606. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,638. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,195, 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 12.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20886, Montgomery County, MD is 3.63% 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	$1,250	$1,825	$1,800
Carroll, MD	N/A	$1,350	$1,750	$2,550
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,395	$2,000	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100
Loudoun, VA	$1,800	$1,900	$2,500	$3,195

Top Zipcodes Near 20886

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near 20886, Montgomery County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,843. A total of 7 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,531. That's at least $34 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 $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,619 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	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,905	$2,000	$2,498	$3,100
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,933
20874, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,795	$2,000	$2,500
20878, North Potomac, MD	$3,550	$1,870	$2,400	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963

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 $2,373. 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 $26.12. There are a total of 7 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 $22.86. There are a total of 15 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $1,898/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.