Average Rent in Montgomery, MD

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Current Versus Historical Montgomery, MD Rents

Montgomery rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-12.20%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $1,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $824 (-29.43%) year-over-year from $2,798 to $1,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $649 (-19.98%) year-over-year from $3,249 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $121 (-3.68%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,163. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (10.00%) year-over-year from $4,000 to $4,400. 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 6.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.18	$1,675	$1,908 (-12.20%)	$1,538 (8.88%)
1 BR	$31.02	$1,975	$2,798 (-29.43%)	$2,017 (-2.09%)
2 BR	$27.33	$2,600	$3,249 (-19.98%)	$3,030 (-14.18%)
3 BR	$21.26	$3,163	$3,283 (-3.68%)	$2,948 (7.26%)
4+ BR	$20.03	$4,400	$4,000 (10.00%)	$3,800 (15.79%)

Historical Rents in Montgomery, MD

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Top Cities Near Montgomery

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Montgomery. The average rent in Montgomery is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Winchester, VA, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Montgomery, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Montgomery, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Montgomery, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,750	$2,148	$2,500
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,648	$2,200	$2,795
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,150	$1,865	$2,419	$2,850
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,069	$2,600	$3,156
North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,250	$2,700	$3,422
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,950	$2,600	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Montgomery

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Montgomery. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. 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 $2,750 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Montgomery's average rent, which is actually $3,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Montgomery, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Montgomery

There are a total of 22 counties located by Montgomery, MD. Some of these counties include Carroll, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,593. 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 $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Montgomery, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Montgomery, MD is 19.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Montgomery, MD is 26.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Montgomery, MD is 20.05% 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	$150	$1,400	$1,750	$2,300
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,473	$2,000	$2,750
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Prince William, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$2,300	$2,900
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,300	$2,995
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,600	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Montgomery

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,861. A total of 30 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,646. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Montgomery, MD is $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,675 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	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914
20850, Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,082	$2,586	$3,132
20878, North Potomac, MD	$1,150	$1,875	$2,300	$3,173
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,367	$2,750	$3,500
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,572	$3,850	$3,500
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20874, Montgomery County, MD	$1,100	$1,750	$2,100	$2,400
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,799	$2,800	$2,925

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 $3,050. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $42.18. There are a total of 30 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $31.02. There are a total of 243 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 $27.33. There are a total of 360 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Montgomery, MD is around $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.