Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Germantown, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Germantown, MD rent stands today
Germantown, MD rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,294/month. Renters today are paying $52 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 2.2% month over month after peaking two months ago at $2,263/month.
Compared to national trends
Germantown rents run 20.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 84 total rentals, mostly houses, reflecting a suburban rental profile.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Germantown rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,051/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. These ranges show the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Germantown
$2,293/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Germantown is $2,293 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $393 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Germantown
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Germantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Germantown, MD
Average rent prices in Germantown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,718 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 6% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,051 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 7% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Germantown | $2,310 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,925 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,525 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,051
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
Germantown
Average rent
$2,310
Apartments
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
3%
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
21%higher than the national median
62%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, MD is 25% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,073
1%$2,100
2%$3,895
10%$2,650
13%$2,260
6%$2,650
1%$5,600
3%$2,450
6%$2,577
12%$2,750
6%$2,625
$2,995
6%Discover rentals in Germantown, MD
3d ago
19304 Running Cedar Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
12834 Longford Glen Dr #2, Germantown, MD 20874
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Observation Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$1,975
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,860
Price drop
Apartment 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
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
11411 Berland Pl, Germantown, MD 20876
2 beds
3 baths
$2,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
11518 Brundidge Ter, Germantown, MD 20876
2 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,860
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,529
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Observation Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$1,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,860
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,529
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Observation Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,813–$2,529
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,377
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Observation Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $2,293 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Germantown?
Average rent prices in Germantown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Germantown is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $393 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 $92,000/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).