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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Gaithersburg, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Gaithersburg rent stands today
Gaithersburg, MD rent rose 5.2% year over year, reaching a current median of $2,497/month, matching the peak rent for June 2026. Renters are paying $131 more per month on average than last year, with a 3.3% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Gaithersburg rents run 28.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a limited total rental inventory of 75 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Gaithersburg rent for $1,679/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,902/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,202/month, while larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,968 and $3,588/month respectively. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Gaithersburg
$2,497/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Gaithersburg is $2,497 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $547 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gaithersburg
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,016, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg run $1,920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,305.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,679 |  1% | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,902 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,201 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,967 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,587 | 7% | 8% |
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 | $2,016 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,679
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,902
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,201
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,967
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,587
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
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
$2,016
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
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
28%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg, MD is 14% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
3%$3,793
5%$3,000
13%$2,300
10%$2,051
2%$2,475
13%$4,925
4%$2,395
3%$2,430
22%$2,700
3%$2,550
5%$2,998
20%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
7h ago
Verified
925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$2,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
340 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
40 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,829–$4,091
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
Verified
10201 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,869–$3,429
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Gaithersburg
502 Diamondback Dr #204, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg
15 Swanton Ln #100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
370 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,838–$3,061
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$2,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,829–$4,091
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
1d ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,718–$6,259
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
370 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,838–$3,061
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,718–$6,259
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
113 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,829–$4,091
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
6h ago
Verified
370 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,838–$3,061
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1 bed
1 bath
$1,718–$3,304
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10201 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
1 bed
1 bath
$2,119–$2,199
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 $2,497 per month as of June 27, 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 5% since last year.
How does Gaithersburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gaithersburg is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $547 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 $100,000/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).