Average Rent in Rockville, MD

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Current Versus Historical Rockville, MD Rents

Rockville rentals average $2,176 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,102, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-5.88%) year-over-year from $1,700 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $156 (7.72%) year-over-year from $2,020 to $2,176. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.06%) year-over-year from $2,618 to $2,616. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.03%) year-over-year from $3,201 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (0.99%) year-over-year from $3,941 to $3,980. 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 0.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.46	$2,176	$2,020 (7.72%)	$1,842 (18.15%)
2 BR	$24.95	$2,616	$2,618 (-0.06%)	$2,208 (18.46%)
3 BR	$20.05	$3,200	$3,201 (-0.03%)	$2,892 (10.66%)
4+ BR	$19.55	$3,980	$3,941 (0.99%)	$3,433 (15.92%)

Historical Rents in Rockville, MD

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Top Cities Near Rockville

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Rockville. The average rent in Rockville is currently $2,923 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,114, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rockville, MD is Potomac, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $4,500 per month.

Let's compare Rockville, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Rockville, MD are about 8.47% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Rockville, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,125	$2,114
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,150	$2,499
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,675	$2,000	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	$2,425	$1,890	$2,387	$2,800
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,799	$2,200	$2,923
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,176	$2,608	$3,078
North Bethesda, MD	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$3,250
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,799	$4,000
Potomac, MD	$1,525	$2,025	$2,649	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Rockville

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Rockville

There are a total of 1 counties located by Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rockville, MD is 4.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockville, MD is 4.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Montgomery, MD	$1,723	$2,082	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Rockville

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Rockville, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,013. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20910, Silver Spring, MD at $2,114 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,983 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,574. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rockville, MD is $1,866 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Rockville, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20850, Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,125	$2,535	$3,025
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,800	$2,250	$2,775	$3,300
20906, Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,700
20878, North Potomac, MD	$2,425	$1,883	$2,300	$3,000
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,744	$3,498
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,525	$1,850	$2,350	$4,983
20886, Montgomery County, MD	N/A	$1,675	$2,000	$2,500
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,623	$2,464	$3,598	$3,650
20874, Montgomery County, MD	$1,100	$1,785	$2,149	$2,450
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,838	$2,450	$2,114

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 $3,102. 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 one bedroom apartment in Rockville, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,176 and an average price per square feet of $31.46. There are a total of 10 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 $2,608 and an average price per square feet of $24.95. There are a total of 22 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 -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD is around $2,482/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.