Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Gaithersburg, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gaithersburg rent stands today
Gaithersburg, MD rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,524/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Gaithersburg runs roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median. The total rental inventory is small, with 90 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Gaithersburg sit at $3,575/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,842/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,298/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,990/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,600/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Gaithersburg
$2,524/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Gaithersburg is $2,524 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $599 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gaithersburg
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gaithersburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gaithersburg, MD
Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Gaithersburg, MD
Rent prices in Gaithersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gaithersburg is $2,065, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg run $1,780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,575 | 21% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,841 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,297 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,990 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gaithersburg, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,065 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,841
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gaithersburg, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Gaithersburg, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gaithersburg and Aspen Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gaithersburg
31%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,172
1%$3,825
9%$3,495
22%$2,350
13%$2,282
6%$2,200
8%$5,550
5%$2,450
6%$2,563
14%$2,950
19%$2,652
1%$2,975
10%Cost of living in Gaithersburg, MD
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 100% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Gaithersburg, MD
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
652 Chestertown St #NA, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
4 beds
3.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jul 9
14h ago
340 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
49 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
3 beds
4 baths
$5,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
404 Sagan Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
21h ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
135 Strummer Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
30 Sharpstead Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
25m ago
Verified
370 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$3,209
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,638–$2,763
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,789–$4,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
2h ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,664–$7,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,664–$7,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,789–$4,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
6h ago
Verified
10201 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,249–$3,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,638–$2,763
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,789–$3,131
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
Verified
370 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1 bed
1 bath
$1,867–$2,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,664–$3,548
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gaithersburg, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Gaithersburg rental market.
How much is rent in Gaithersburg?
The average rent in Gaithersburg is $2,524 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gaithersburg?
Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Gaithersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gaithersburg is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $599 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gaithersburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Gaithersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gaithersburg?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg average around $1,860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,170/month.
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).