Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Washington, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Washington

$2,600/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Washington is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Washington

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Washington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Washington, MD

Average rent prices in Fort Washington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Washington, MD

Rent prices in Fort Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Washington is $1,714, whereas a house costs $3,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Washington run $1,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

18%

-

1 bedroom

$1,699

6%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,100

6%

29%

3 bedroom

$3,297

8%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,700

7%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Washington, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fort Washington, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Washington and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Washington

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Washington, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Alexandria

$2,550

increased by2%
Last year
Arlington

$2,787

Flat
Last year
Camp Springs

$2,480

decreased by9%
Last year
Clinton

$3,033

increased by3%
Last year
Forestville

$1,600

decreased by6%
Last year
Franconia

$3,287

increased by15%
Last year

Discover rentals in Fort Washington, MD

12500 Surrey Circle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Washington

RAMBLER IN TANTALLON COUNTRY CLUB

12500 Surrey Circle Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8810 Bluffwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Washington

Residential Lease, FORT WASHINGTON, MD

8810 Bluffwood Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20744

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13313 Digges Ter #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Washington

Furnished bedroom for rent

13313 Digges Ter #3, Fort Washington, MD 20744

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9102 Cooper Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Washington

$1,199 - 1 Furnished Bedroom 1 Shared Bathroom House In Fort Washington With Great Amenities

9102 Cooper Dr #NA, Fort Washington, MD 20744

3 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Washington, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Washington?

The average rent in Fort Washington is $2,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Washington?

Average rent prices in Fort Washington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Fort Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Washington is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Washington?

January and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Fort Washington, with January seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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13313 Digges Ter, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
403 Careybrook Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
584 Wilson Bridge Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
713 Bonnie Meadow Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
815 Fair Winds Way, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
8310 Founders Woods Way, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
8810 Bluffwood Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
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9109 Friar Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
7536 Abbington Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
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11810 Tregiovo Pl, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
12008 Sun Valley Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
155 Potomac Psge, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
1706 Taylor Ave, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
400 Beech St, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
100 Saint Ives Pl, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
104 Saint Ives Pl, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA
13301 Coldwater Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744, USA
500 Riversail Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USA