Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Germantown, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Germantown rent stands today
Germantown, MD rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,310/month. Rent also climbed 3.6% month over month as the market returned to its peak level from July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Germantown sits 18.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 104 total rentals, with a price per square foot of $1.83.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Germantown run around $1,919/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,658/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Germantown
$2,310/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Germantown is $2,310 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $365 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Germantown
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Germantown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Germantown, MD
Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,902, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,051.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,919 |  18% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $2,658 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Germantown | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,902 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,919
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,658
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Germantown
Average rent
$2,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,902
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
18%
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
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, MD is 26% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
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6%Discover rentals in Germantown, MD
1d ago
19304 Running Cedar Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,435
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Germantown
20625 Boland Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
12220 Eagles Nest Ct #F, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
20h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Germantown
18805 Sparkling Water Dr #203, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
13526 Waterford Hills Blvd #13526, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
7h ago
12526 Great Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20876
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,782–$2,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,753–$2,510
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,435
Apartment for rent
11h ago
20700 Crystal Hill Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,630–$1,805
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,435
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,753–$2,510
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Germantown
11724 Rosearbor Ct, Germantown, MD 20876
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Jul 22
20h ago
Verified
13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,753–$2,510
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
19520 Waters Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,435
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20700 Crystal Hill Cir, Germantown, MD 20874
2 beds
1 bath
$1,802
Apartment 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 $2,310 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Germantown?
Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $365 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Germantown average around $1,730/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,040/month.
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).