Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Germantown, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Germantown, MD rent rose 2.5% year over year to a current median of $2,256/month. Month to month rent is essentially unchanged, and the market sits just below its recent peak of $2,263/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Germantown rents run 18.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost compared to other metros while offering 103 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Germantown rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,058/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,150/month. Houses command a median of $2,599/month, while apartments are lower at $1,865/month, reflecting the inventory split heavily weighted toward houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Germantown
$2,256/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Germantown is $2,256 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $356 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Germantown
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Germantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Germantown, MD
Average rent prices in Germantown have remained the same 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
Germantown, MD
Rent prices in Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,865, whereas a house costs $2,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,979.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,058 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Germantown | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,865 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,599 | 3% | 2% | |
Rooms | $950 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,058
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Germantown
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Germantown, 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 Germantown, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Germantown and Ashburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Germantown
19%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, MD is 27% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
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4%$4,925
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5%$2,850
15%Discover rentals in Germantown, MD
5d+ ago
19304 Running Cedar Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
20220 Shipley Ter #302, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Price dropped $100Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Price dropped $200House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
12911-#16-1 WALNUT VIEW COURT, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
2 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$3,915
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,754
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Price dropped $260Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 30
23h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$3,915
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,754
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Price dropped $260Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 30
10h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,065–$2,560
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,754
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Price dropped $260Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 30
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Frequently asked questions for Germantown, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Germantown rental market.
How much is rent in Germantown?
The average rent in Germantown is $2,256 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Germantown?
Average rent prices in Germantown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Germantown is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $356 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Germantown?
To comfortably afford rent in Germantown, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Germantown?
February offers the best rental deals in Germantown, with prices running about 9% lower than November's peak rates. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April and June see higher competition.
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).