Average Rent in 21740, Washington County, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21740, Washington County, MD Rents

21740 rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $368 (63.32%) year-over-year from $582 to $950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-15.36%) year-over-year from $1,063 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $122 (9.52%) year-over-year from $1,278 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (2.97%) year-over-year from $1,819 to $1,873. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (0.91%) year-over-year from $2,577 to $2,600. 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 18.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.11	$950	$582 (63.32%)	$719 (32.10%)
1 BR	$15.43	$900	$1,063 (-15.36%)	$990 (-9.09%)
2 BR	$11.55	$1,400	$1,278 (9.52%)	$1,167 (20.00%)
3 BR	$18.40	$1,873	$1,819 (2.97%)	$1,717 (9.08%)
4+ BR	$15.61	$2,600	$2,577 (0.91%)	$2,700 (-3.70%)

Historical Rents in 21740, Washington County, MD

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Top Cities Near 21740

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 21740. The average rent in 21740 is currently $3,000 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 $1,389, 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. Typically, rent for studios in 21740, Washington County, MD is 15.79% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 102.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD are about 73.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.85% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$938	$900	$1,250	$1,400
Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,725	$2,050	$2,473
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,974	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,876	$2,395	$2,800
McNair, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$3,099
Leesburg, VA	$1,300	$1,688	$2,200	$3,100
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$2,600	$2,725	$3,100
Rockville, MD	$1,750	$2,019	$2,850	$3,198
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,423	$3,550

Top Neighborhoods Near 21740

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near 21740. Some of these neighborhoods include Brookland, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near 21740, Washington County, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 21740's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 21740, Brookland has the most affordable average rent at $2,037 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

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 $2,250. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,389. 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 31.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21740, Washington County, MD is 39.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21740, Washington County, MD is 28.57% 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	$950	$950	$1,400	$1,500
Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Berkeley, WV	$1,850	$975	$1,490	$1,950
Frederick, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,595	$2,050
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,199	$1,695	$2,100
Baltimore, MD	$1,650	$1,300	$1,850	$2,400
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,750
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,575	$2,295	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,250	$1,850	$2,500	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near 21740

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 21740, Washington County, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,825. 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 $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,454. That's at least $15 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 $1,925 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $28 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	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,699	$3,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,620	$4,077	$3,432
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,800	$2,750	$3,200
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,893	$2,354	$3,400	$2,744
21701, Frederick County, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,050	$2,545
21703, Frederick County, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,148	$2,600
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$3,375	$3,400

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 $1,500. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $24.11. There are a total of 4 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 $925 and an average price per square feet of $15.43. 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 $11.55. There are a total of 18 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 0.63%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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 $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.