Average Rent in Germantown, MD

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Current Versus Historical Germantown, MD Rents

Germantown rentals average $1,725 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $22 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 $1,000 (83.33%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $288 (-14.29%) year-over-year from $2,013 to $1,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $884 (-29.62%) year-over-year from $2,984 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,687 (-38.02%) year-over-year from $4,437 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $134 (-4.24%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,025. 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 5.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$27.39	$1,725	$2,013 (-14.29%)	$1,764 (-2.20%)
2 BR	$22.08	$2,100	$2,984 (-29.62%)	$2,984 (-29.62%)
3 BR	$20.88	$2,750	$4,437 (-38.02%)	$4,437 (-38.02%)
4+ BR	$19.86	$3,025	$3,158 (-4.24%)	$2,792 (8.34%)

Historical Rents in Germantown, MD

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Top Cities Near Germantown

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Germantown. The average rent in Germantown is currently $2,999 per month. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,473, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Germantown, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Germantown, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.90% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Germantown, MD are about 31.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Germantown, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,725	$2,050	$2,473
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,876	$2,395	$2,800
Rockville, MD	$1,750	$2,019	$2,850	$3,198
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$2,975	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Germantown

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Germantown

There are a total of 1 counties located by Germantown, MD. One county in the area is Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,040. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. Its average rent per month is $3,040. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,040, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Germantown, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Germantown, MD is 21.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Germantown, MD is 29.63% 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	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040

Top Zipcodes Near Germantown

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Germantown, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,100. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20874, Montgomery County, MD at $2,363 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Germantown, MD is $1,970 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,500 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Germantown, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20874, Montgomery County, MD	$1,100	$1,713	$2,000	$2,363
20878, North Potomac, MD	$1,400	$1,970	$2,375	$3,000
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,708	$2,025	$2,800	$3,100
20165, Cascades, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,500	$3,250
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$3,375	$3,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Germantown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Germantown, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Germantown, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Germantown, 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 Germantown, MD.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $27.39. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Germantown.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $22.08. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Germantown.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Germantown, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.83%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Germantown, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Germantown, MD is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.