Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Germantown, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Germantown, MD rent stands today
Germantown, MD rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,241/month. Renters are paying $166 more per month than last year, although rent slipped 1.4% month over month after peaking at $2,235 in November 2025.
Compared to national trends
Germantown runs 14.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with limited total rentals at 89 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Germantown rent for $1,779/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,029/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,675/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,070/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Germantown
$2,241/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Germantown is $2,241 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $291 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Germantown
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,852, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,779 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,029 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,069 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Germantown | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,852 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,085 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,779
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,029
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,069
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Germantown
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,852
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
15%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, MD is 30% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
3%$2,100
4%$3,600
2%$2,450
6%$1,969
1%$2,764
1%$5,100
2%$2,339
5%$2,430
16%$2,900
1%$2,500
3%$2,900
Discover rentals in Germantown, MD
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
13738 Dunbar Ter, Germantown, MD 20874
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
12982 Pinnacle Dr, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Condo for rent
Available Feb 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
19318 Liberty Heights Ln, Germantown, MD 20874
4 beds
3 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Germantown
11433 Seneca Forest Cir, Germantown, MD 20876
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Germantown
13420 Winterspoon Ln, Germantown, MD 20874
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,766
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
13526 Waterford Hills Blvd #13526, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,766
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,742–$2,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
12982 Pinnacle Dr, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Condo for rent
Available Feb 11
19h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,766
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,742–$2,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
12309 Silvergate Way #908C, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
17h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,766
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,742–$2,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
12309 Silvergate Way #908C, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
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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 $2,241 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Germantown?
Average rent prices in Germantown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Germantown is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $291 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?
Germantown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing 20% of available inventory and two-bedrooms leading the market at 37% of listings.
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).