Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Gaithersburg, MD

Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,060, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg run $1,843 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.


Studio	$1,859	6%	3%
1 bedroom	$1,815	1%	4%
2 bedroom	$2,050	2%	2%
3 bedroom	$2,901	4%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,450	4%	2%


Apartments	$2,060	2%	No Change
Condos	$1,925	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,075	5%	No Change
Rooms	$900	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,859

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,901

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Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

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Last year

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

Median rent price$2,275

17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,125

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg, MD is 7% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,125

$3,340

$2,950

$2,300

$1,970

$2,550

$5,200

$2,400

$2,500

$2,600

$2,500

$2,810

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	12% higher
Health	7% higher
Housing	85% higher
Transportation	No difference
Utilities	10% higher

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Gaithersburg

Cozy 1 Bedroom Room for Rent in Gaithersburg - $900/mo

21025 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available May 15

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gaithersburg

Private room in a renovated basement

406 Gaither St #1, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available May 1

Rent special

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Hunt Club

404 Christopher Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,525–$2,415

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

3D tour

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Gateway at Gaithersburg

925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,564–$3,089

Apartment for rent

Call

1d ago

8.4

Very good

40 N. Summit Avenue

40 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Montgomery Park

531 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

8205 Whispering Oaks Way #303 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

CONDOS - GAITHERSBURG, MD

8205 Whispering Oaks Way #303, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

CONDOS - Other - GAITHERSBURG, MD

18336 Streamside Dr #304, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Condo 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 $2,275 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gaithersburg?

Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Gaithersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gaithersburg is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gaithersburg?

Gaithersburg, Maryland one-bedroom apartments average around $1,900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 per month. Both bedroom types represent strong portions of the rental market, with one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms each accounting for 33% of available inventory.

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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