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 $2,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $425 (60.71%) year-over-year from $700 to $1,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-8.65%) year-over-year from $1,040 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,250 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $151 (-7.53%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (7.69%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,800. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,125	$700 (60.71%)	$914 (23.09%)
1 BR	$8.31	$950	$1,040 (-8.65%)	$982 (-3.23%)
2 BR	$11.30	$1,250	$1,250 (0.00%)	$1,192 (4.90%)
3 BR	$16.86	$1,850	$2,000 (-7.53%)	$1,923 (-3.80%)
4+ BR	$11.81	$2,800	$2,600 (7.69%)	$2,425 (15.46%)

Historical Rents in 21740, Washington County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21740

There are a total of 27 cities nearby 21740. The average rent in 21740 is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hagerstown, MD, with an average rent of $1,375, 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare 21740, Washington County, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 89.47% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD are about 86.12% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.68% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,100	$1,250	$1,375
Winchester, VA	$1,900	$1,250	$1,575	$1,700
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,095	$2,500
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,490	$2,638
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,050	$2,684
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,852	$2,327	$2,800
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,150	$2,575	$3,006
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,650	$3,099
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,450	$2,250	$3,499

Top Neighborhoods Near 21740

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near 21740. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, and Fells Point. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD is currently around $2,587 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21740's average rent, which is only $1,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21740, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $1,993 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,479
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,800	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,084	$2,400	$3,839	$2,587
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,594	$4,238	$2,756
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,790	$2,275	$3,750	$2,848
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,725	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,900	$3,100	$3,000
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,725	$3,225
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,299
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

Top Counties Near 21740

There are a total of 14 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 $2,444. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by 21740, Washington County, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 21740, Washington County, MD is 11.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21740, Washington County, MD is 40.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD is 48.12% 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	$1,100	$1,295	$1,695
Winchester, VA	$1,900	$1,250	$1,575	$1,700
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,050	$1,375	$1,900
Frederick, VA	$1,900	$1,300	$1,598	$1,999
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,200	$1,483	$2,095
Carroll, MD	N/A	$1,350	$2,150	$2,500
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,423	$2,050	$2,700
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,100	$2,997
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,088	$2,500	$3,000
Loudoun, VA	$1,800	$1,895	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 21740

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near 21740, Washington County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,688. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,600 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 $1,507. That's at least $28 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 $1,900 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,524 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	$1,800	$2,592	$4,238	$2,850
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,395	$3,064
20002, Washington, DC	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,600	$3,400
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,556	$3,695	$3,269
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,600	$3,050
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,445	$3,327	$2,600
21701, Frederick County, MD	N/A	$1,510	$2,000	$2,700
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	$1,295	$2,684	$2,650
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,800	$2,931

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 $1,600. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $8.31. There are a total of 10 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $11.30. There are a total of 20 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 0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% 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 $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.