Average Rent in North Potomac, MD

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Current Versus Historical North Potomac, MD Rents

North Potomac rentals average $2,500 for a 2-bedroom rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,395, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $109 (-3.81%) year-over-year from $2,859 to $2,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30 (-1.90%) year-over-year from $1,580 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $501 (23.28%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.61%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,117 (-48.91%) year-over-year from $8,417 to $4,300. 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 down by 0.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.60% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$21.20	$2,650	$2,150 (23.28%)	$1,872 (41.56%)
3 BR	$21.13	$3,150	$3,100 (1.61%)	$2,783 (13.21%)
4+ BR	$17.40	$4,300	$8,417 (-48.91%)	$3,250 (32.31%)

Historical Rents in North Potomac, MD

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Top Cities Near North Potomac

There are a total of 3 cities nearby North Potomac. The average rent in North Potomac is currently $3,152 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gaithersburg, MD, with an average rent of $2,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Potomac, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,325 per month.

Let's compare North Potomac, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in North Potomac, MD are about 1.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near North Potomac, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaithersburg, MD	$2,425	$1,883	$2,350	$2,850
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,150	$2,537	$3,152
North Bethesda, MD	$1,850	$2,225	$2,600	$3,325

Top Neighborhoods Near North Potomac

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near North Potomac

There are a total of 1 counties located by North Potomac, MD. One county in the area is Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. 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 North Potomac, MD.

Rent for two bedrooms in North Potomac, MD is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$1,673	$2,045	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near North Potomac

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near North Potomac, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,975. A total of 4 zipcodes have 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 $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,475. That's at least $9 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Potomac, MD is $1,986 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,424 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in North Potomac, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20878, North Potomac, MD	$2,425	$1,883	$2,300	$2,950
20850, Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,090	$2,548	$3,000
20874, Montgomery County, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,148	$2,400
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,850	$2,250	$2,700	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - North Potomac Average Rents

What is the average rent price in North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for North Potomac, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,395. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, MD.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in North Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $21.20. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Potomac.

How have rent prices in North Potomac, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in North Potomac, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in North Potomac, MD?

A reasonable rent price in North Potomac, MD is around $2,716/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.