Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Gaithersburg, MD

Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,153, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg run $1,768 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,319.


Studio	$1,929	No Change	11%
1 bedroom	$1,784	2%	5%
2 bedroom	$2,300	1%	No Change
3 bedroom	$2,900	4%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,500	3%	5%


Apartments	$2,153	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,272	No Change	No Change
Houses	$3,000	3%	No Change
Rooms	$950	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,929

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,784

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

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$2,600

37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250

18%

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

$2,250

$3,725

$3,614

$2,250

$2,200

$2,400

$4,997

$2,300

$2,500

$2,800

$2,525

$2,720

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	11% higher
Health	14% higher
Housing	105% higher
Transportation	6% higher
Utilities	10% higher

Discover rentals in Gaithersburg, MD

3D tour

6h ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Gateway at Gaithersburg

925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,493–$2,766

Call

Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Hunt Club

404 Christopher Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,550–$2,200

Price drop

Call

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Gaitherhouse Apartments

501B S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,599–$2,600

2d ago

8.4

Very good

40 N. Summit Avenue

40 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

6h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Sawyer Flats

9806 Mahogany Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,751–$4,197

Price drop

Call

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gaithersburg

8 Russell Ave #311, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg

$2,380 - 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse In Gaithersburg With Great Amenities

1014 Southern Night Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,380

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gaithersburg

Residential Lease, GAITHERSBURG, MD

18704 Pintail Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

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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 $2,600 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gaithersburg?

Average rent prices in Gaithersburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Gaithersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg?

March offers the lowest rents in Gaithersburg, running about 3.8% below June's peak prices, making it an ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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