Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Average rent in
Gaithersburg, MD

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Last updated on March 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,222. This is +16%, or $313, higher than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,222

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

76

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,222. This is +16%, or $313, higher than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
80%
11%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Gaithersburg, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Gaithersburg, MD have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Gaithersburg, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,083. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gaithersburg, MD costs about $1,942 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Gaithersburg, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,863

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,248

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,850

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,000

5%

7%

Studio

$1,948

4%

106%

Studio

Average rent

$1,948

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

106%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,863

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,248

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gaithersburg, 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.

Compare rent prices in Gaithersburg, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Gaithersburg, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aspen Hill, MD.

Gaithersburg

Median rent price$2,222
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,153
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg, MD is 3% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.

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Cost of living in
Gaithersburg, MD

The overall cost of living in Gaithersburg, MD is 30% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

9% higher

Groceries

12% higher

Health

7% higher

Housing

85% higher

Transportation

No difference

Utilities

10% higher

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18708 Flower Hill Way #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gaithersburg

1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Gaithersburg With Great Amenities

18708 Flower Hill Way #C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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Available Mar 24

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404 Christopher Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,360–$2,445

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1d ago

8.4

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340 N. Summit Ave

340 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,599–$2,500

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Gateway at Gaithersburg

925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,637–$3,151

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40 N. Summit Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

40 N. Summit Avenue

40 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

403 Christopher Ave #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

2 beds

2 baths

$1,949

$1,849

Price drop

Condo for rent

916 Windbrooke Dr Unit 916 #916 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

CONDOS - Contemporary - GAITHERSBURG, MD

916 Windbrooke Dr Unit 916 #916, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2 beds

1 bath

$1,899

Condo for rent

18318 Streamside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

Beautiful 2 BR Condo Top Floor Unit in Gaithersburg!

18318 Streamside Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Condo for rent

Available May 1