Average Rent in Montgomery, MD

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Current Versus Historical Montgomery, MD Rents

Montgomery rentals average $1,695 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $294 (-14.78%) year-over-year from $1,989 to $1,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $699 (-24.98%) year-over-year from $2,798 to $2,099. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $749 (-23.05%) year-over-year from $3,249 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-5.76%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.56%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $4,000. 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 0.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.00	$1,695	$1,989 (-14.78%)	$1,642 (3.25%)
1 BR	$30.86	$2,099	$2,798 (-24.98%)	$2,314 (-9.28%)
2 BR	$27.42	$2,500	$3,249 (-23.05%)	$3,116 (-19.78%)
3 BR	$21.05	$3,000	$3,183 (-5.76%)	$2,932 (2.33%)
4+ BR	$19.66	$4,000	$3,900 (2.56%)	$3,700 (8.11%)

Historical Rents in Montgomery, MD

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Top Cities Near Montgomery

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Montgomery. The average rent in Montgomery is currently $2,798 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Winchester, VA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Montgomery, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Montgomery, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD are about 1.10% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Montgomery, 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
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,850	$2,327	$2,800
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,150	$2,575	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,750	$3,031
Clarksburg, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,775	$3,125
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,478	$3,825	$3,793
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,200	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Montgomery

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, MD is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Montgomery's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Montgomery. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,495	$1,800	$2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,465
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,395	$3,839	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,200	$2,754
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,300	$2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,644	$3,670	$2,825
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	$3,750	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,033	$2,400	$3,170	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,875	$3,100	$2,998
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

Top Counties Near Montgomery

There are a total of 22 counties located by Montgomery, MD. Some of these counties include Carroll, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,663. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Montgomery, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Montgomery, MD is 26.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Montgomery, MD is 26.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD is 17.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carroll, MD	N/A	$1,350	$2,100	$2,500
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,423	$2,050	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,150	$1,525	$2,200	$2,850
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,750	$2,400	$2,950
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,100	$2,995
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100
Loudoun, VA	$1,800	$1,895	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Montgomery

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 34 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,550 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 $1,581. That's at least $34 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD is $1,950 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 Montgomery, 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	$2,587	$4,200	$2,850
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	$2,849	$3,005
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,348	$3,050
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,602	$3,760	$3,269
20002, Washington, DC	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
20874, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,000	$2,495
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,841	$2,450	$3,375	$2,594
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,775	$2,825	$2,998

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 $3,000. 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $43.00. There are a total of 34 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 $2,099 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 235 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $27.42. There are a total of 368 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.