Average Rent in Rockville, MD

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Current Versus Historical Rockville, MD Rents

Rockville rentals average $2,169 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,294, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-5.37%) year-over-year from $1,268 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (26.92%) year-over-year from $1,733 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.16%) year-over-year from $2,732 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $215 (-6.49%) year-over-year from $3,315 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $318 (8.42%) year-over-year from $3,782 to $4,100. 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 10.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.53	$2,200	$1,733 (26.92%)	$1,575 (39.68%)
2 BR	$2.20	$2,700	$2,732 (-1.16%)	$2,325 (16.13%)
3 BR	$1.72	$3,100	$3,315 (-6.49%)	$2,758 (12.39%)
4+ BR	$1.79	$4,100	$3,782 (8.42%)	$3,283 (24.87%)

Historical Rents in Rockville, MD

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Top Cities Near Rockville

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Rockville. The average rent in Rockville is currently $3,247 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rockville, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $4,647 per month.

Let's compare Rockville, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Rockville, MD are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Rockville, 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	$1,969	$2,150	$2,700
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,169	$2,725	$3,247
Bethesda, MD	$2,174	$2,736	$3,855	$3,665
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,150	$4,878	$4,647

Top Neighborhoods Near Rockville

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Rockville

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. It's average rent per month is $3,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Rockville, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Rockville, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rockville, MD is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockville, MD is 6.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$2,021	$2,278	$2,900	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Rockville

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Rockville, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,829.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Rockville, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,100	$4,974	$4,783
20878, North Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,975	$2,250	$2,875

Frequently Asked Questions - Rockville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rockville, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Rockville, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,294. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Rockville, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,169 and an average price per square feet of $2.53. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,725 and an average price per square feet of $2.20. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Rockville, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD is around $2,635/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.