Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

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Current Versus Historical Gaithersburg, MD Rents

Gaithersburg rentals average $3,550 for a studio rental to $3,398 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $21 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 $1,654 (87.25%) year-over-year from $1,896 to $3,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.27%) year-over-year from $1,855 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (7.72%) year-over-year from $2,182 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,825 to $2,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $240 (-6.78%) year-over-year from $3,540 to $3,300. 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 29.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.32	$3,550	$1,896 (87.25%)	$1,367 (159.76%)
1 BR	$24.81	$1,850	$1,855 (-0.27%)	$1,468 (25.99%)
2 BR	$25.77	$2,350	$2,182 (7.72%)	$2,098 (12.04%)
3 BR	$19.29	$2,825	$2,825 (0.00%)	$2,775 (1.80%)
4+ BR	$19.03	$3,300	$3,540 (-6.78%)	$3,617 (-8.76%)

Historical Rents in Gaithersburg, MD

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Top Cities Near Gaithersburg

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Gaithersburg. The average rent in Gaithersburg is currently $2,550 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Montgomery Village, MD, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gaithersburg, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,026 per month.

Let's compare Gaithersburg, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gaithersburg, MD are about 7.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.51% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Gaithersburg, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,095	$2,500
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,800	$2,148	$2,550
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,150	$2,575	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,750	$3,026

Top Neighborhoods Near Gaithersburg

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Gaithersburg

There are a total of 1 counties located by Gaithersburg, MD. One county in the area is Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Gaithersburg, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Gaithersburg, MD is 52.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gaithersburg, MD is 13.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gaithersburg, MD is 7.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,094	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Gaithersburg

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Gaithersburg, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,998. 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 20886, Montgomery County, MD at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,700. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gaithersburg, MD is $1,895 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,375 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Gaithersburg, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,915	$1,985	$2,495	$2,998
20878, North Potomac, MD	$3,550	$1,870	$2,375	$3,000
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,150	$2,825	$3,000
20874, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,000	$2,495
20886, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Gaithersburg Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gaithersburg, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Gaithersburg, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $16.32. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gaithersburg.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $24.81. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gaithersburg.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,327 and an average price per square feet of $25.77. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gaithersburg.

How have rent prices in Gaithersburg, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Gaithersburg, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.87%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gaithersburg, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Gaithersburg, MD is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.