Average Rent in Potomac, MD

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Current Versus Historical Potomac, MD Rents

Potomac rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $5,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $22 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 $12 (-0.77%) year-over-year from $1,507 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $473 (-18.95%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (2.82%) year-over-year from $3,842 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $692 (14.38%) year-over-year from $4,808 to $5,500. 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 up by 1.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.98	$1,495	$1,507 (-0.77%)	$1,513 (-1.16%)
1 BR	$30.86	$2,025	$2,498 (-18.95%)	$1,800 (12.50%)
2 BR	$31.10	$2,600	$2,500 (4.00%)	$2,467 (5.41%)
3 BR	$24.10	$3,950	$3,842 (2.82%)	$3,299 (19.74%)
4+ BR	$20.02	$5,500	$4,808 (14.38%)	$4,400 (25.00%)

Historical Rents in Potomac, MD

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Top Cities Near Potomac

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Potomac. The average rent in Potomac is currently $2,913 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Potomac, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Potomac, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Potomac, MD is 11.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Potomac, MD are about 1.92% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Potomac, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Reston, VA	N/A	$2,175	$2,500	$2,750
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,648	$2,200	$2,795
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,150	$1,865	$2,419	$2,850
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,925	$2,995
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 Potomac

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Potomac. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Southwest - Waterfront, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Potomac, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Potomac, MD is currently around $2,803 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Potomac's average rent, which is actually $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Potomac, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,153 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Potomac. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
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
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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$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
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
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 Potomac

There are a total of 3 counties located by Potomac, MD. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA, Montgomery, MD, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,050. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Potomac, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Potomac, MD is 10.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Potomac, MD is 5.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Potomac, MD is 3.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Potomac

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Potomac, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,914. A total of 37 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 $1,495. 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 Potomac, MD is $2,100 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Potomac, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,495	$1,900	$2,350	$5,000
20850, Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,082	$2,586	$3,132
22102, McLean, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,895	$2,923
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,367	$2,750	$3,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,572	$3,850	$3,500
22101, McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,450
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,650	$2,500	$3,600	$3,695
20878, North Potomac, MD	$1,150	$1,875	$2,300	$3,173
20190, Reston, VA	N/A	$2,175	$2,500	$2,600
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914

Frequently Asked Questions - Potomac Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Potomac, MD apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Potomac, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Potomac, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $33.98. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Potomac.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $30.86. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Potomac.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $31.10. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Potomac.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Potomac, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Potomac, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Potomac, MD is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.