Average Rent in Montgomery, MD

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Current Versus Historical Montgomery, MD Rents

Montgomery rentals average $2,030 for a studio rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.47%) year-over-year from $1,977 to $2,144. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $405 (-15.02%) year-over-year from $2,694 to $2,289. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $164 (5.32%) year-over-year from $3,080 to $3,244. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.16%) year-over-year from $3,195 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $146 (3.45%) year-over-year from $4,227 to $4,373. 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 8.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.90% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.89 $2,144 $1,977 (8.47%) $1,597 (34.29%)
1 BR $2.87 $2,289 $2,694 (-15.02%) $2,268 (0.94%)
2 BR $2.61 $3,244 $3,080 (5.32%) $3,223 (0.66%)
3 BR $1.84 $3,200 $3,195 (0.16%) $2,933 (9.09%)
4+ BR $1.70 $4,373 $4,227 (3.45%) $3,583 (22.02%)

Historical Rents in Montgomery, MD

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Top Cities Near Montgomery

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Montgomery. The average rent in Montgomery is currently $2,919 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Montgomery, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,575 per month.

Let's compare Montgomery, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD are about 7.56% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Montgomery, MD in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Germantown, MD N/A $1,675 $2,062 $2,500
Gaithersburg, MD N/A $1,895 $2,150 $2,700
Washington, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,500 $3,500 $3,000
Reston, VA N/A $2,175 $2,750 $3,100
Rockville, MD N/A $2,172 $2,700 $3,237
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,568 $3,000 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,174 $2,754 $3,872 $3,745
North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,100 $4,930 $4,700
McLean, VA N/A $1,950 $3,250 $5,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Montgomery

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, MD is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,350 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Montgomery. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC N/A $1,300 $1,600 $1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC N/A $1,500 $1,800 $1,900
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,657 $2,117 $3,271 $2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,675 $2,398 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,039 $2,550 $4,426 $2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC N/A $2,000 $3,038 $2,775
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,213 $2,745 $4,313 $2,790
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,168 $2,335 $3,206 $2,918
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,100 $3,000 $3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,073 $2,919 $4,392 $3,071
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,313 $5,280 $3,350

Top Counties Near Montgomery

There are a total of 11 counties located by Montgomery, MD. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Frederick, MD, and Prince William, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,910. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Montgomery, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Montgomery, MD is 40.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Montgomery, MD is 23.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD is 26.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Prince George's, MD $1,565 $1,650 $2,000 $2,738
Frederick, MD N/A $1,523 $1,933 $2,800
Prince William, VA N/A $1,600 $2,200 $2,900
Alexandria, VA $1,825 $2,300 $2,995 $2,910
District of Columbia, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Anne Arundel, MD N/A $1,673 $2,350 $2,950
Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,500 $3,500 $3,000
Howard, MD $1,525 $1,700 $2,051 $3,100
Fairfax, VA $1,700 $1,950 $2,615 $3,300
Loudoun, VA N/A $1,950 $2,600 $3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Montgomery

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21230, Baltimore, MD at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,819 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,662. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD is $2,093 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,659 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Montgomery, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22201, Arlington, VA $2,281 $2,524 $3,712 $2,752
20852, North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,048 $5,007 $4,819
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,168 $2,388 $3,225 $2,983
20008, Washington, DC $1,662 $2,160 $3,365 $2,449
22191, Marumsco, VA N/A $1,600 $2,050 $2,900
21230, Baltimore, MD $1,938 $1,850 $2,175 $2,300
22030, Fairfax County, VA N/A $2,093 $2,659 $2,800
20037, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,286 $5,212 $3,451
22204, Arlington, VA $1,700 $1,950 $2,550 $2,500
20878, North Potomac, MD N/A $1,823 $2,250 $2,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Montgomery Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Montgomery, MD?
The average monthly rental price for Montgomery, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in Montgomery, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,030 and an average price per square feet of $3.89. There are a total of 18 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Montgomery.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Montgomery, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.87. There are a total of 168 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Montgomery.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Montgomery, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $2.61. There are a total of 224 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Montgomery.
How have rent prices in Montgomery, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Montgomery, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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