Average Rent in 21740, Washington County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21740, Washington County, MD Rents

21740 rentals average $1,125 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,648, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $525 (87.50%) year-over-year from $600 to $1,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $237 (-20.82%) year-over-year from $1,137 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (4.43%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-6.56%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $323 (13.60%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $2,700. 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 5.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,125	$600 (87.50%)	$777 (44.73%)
1 BR	$13.50	$900	$1,137 (-20.82%)	$1,015 (-11.33%)
2 BR	$10.96	$1,375	$1,317 (4.43%)	$1,192 (15.38%)
3 BR	$16.47	$1,900	$2,033 (-6.56%)	$1,848 (2.84%)
4+ BR	$13.03	$2,700	$2,377 (13.60%)	$2,542 (6.23%)

Historical Rents in 21740, Washington County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21740

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 21740. The average rent in 21740 is currently $2,845 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisburg, PA, with an average rent of $1,380, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 21740, Washington County, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 21740, Washington County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 99.44% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD are about 72.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,038	$1,338	$1,388
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,750	$2,148	$2,498
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,498	$2,000	$2,600
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,150	$1,865	$2,419	$2,850
Leesburg, VA	$1,600	$1,798	$2,125	$3,000
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,795	$2,650	$3,100
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,775	$2,795	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near 21740

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near 21740. Some of these neighborhoods include Brookland, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD is currently around $2,802 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21740's average rent, which is only $1,648. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21740, Brookland has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 21740. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,410
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,724	$4,276	$2,855
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,750	$4,000	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near 21740

There are a total of 16 counties located by 21740, Washington County, MD. Some of these counties include Washington, MD, Winchester, VA, and Berkeley, WV. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,380. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by 21740, Washington County, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21740, Washington County, MD is 13.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21740, Washington County, MD is 52.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD is 26.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington, MD	$1,125	$1,075	$1,375	$1,695
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,000	$1,248	$1,900
Frederick, VA	$1,800	$1,350	$1,600	$1,995
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,173	$1,500	$2,100
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,400	$1,750	$2,300
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,473	$2,000	$2,750
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Loudoun, VA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,600	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near 21740

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 21740, Washington County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,700. 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 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,495. That's at least $18 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21740, Washington County, MD is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,650 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21740, Washington 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	$1,888	$2,712	$4,300	$2,919
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,797	$3,450
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,572	$3,825	$3,498
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,795	$2,650	$3,150
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
21701, Frederick County, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,000	$2,673
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,684	$2,650
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,367	$2,750	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 21740 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21740, Washington County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21740, Washington County, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,648. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21740, Washington 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 21740, Washington County, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 21740, Washington County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 21740.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21740, Washington County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $13.50. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21740.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21740, Washington County, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $10.96. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21740.

How have rent prices in 21740, Washington County, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21740, Washington County, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.88%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21740, Washington County, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21740, Washington County, MD is around $1,318/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.