Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, Germantown, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$2,295/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Germantown, Germantown, MD

Average rent prices in Germantown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, 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 $1,977.

Listings

Studio

$1,779

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,069

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,779

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,069

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Germantown, 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, Germantown, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Germantown and Aspen Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Germantown

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, Germantown, MD is 9% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, Aspen Hill, MD.

Discover rentals in Germantown, Germantown, MD

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Stonecreek Club Apartments

12840 Locbury Cir, Germantown, MD 20874

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,432–$2,815

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12982 Pinnacle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Germantown

Charming 2 BR/1 BA Condo in Germantown!

12982 Pinnacle Dr, Germantown, MD 20874

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Condo for rent

Available Feb 11

19318 Liberty Heights Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

19318 Liberty Heights Lane - 1

19318 Liberty Heights Ln, Germantown, MD 20874

4 beds

3 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jun 26

13906 Highstream Pl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

TOWNHOME - Colonial - GERMANTOWN, MD

13906 Highstream Pl, Germantown, MD 20874

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Germantown, Germantown, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Germantown rental market.

How much is rent in Germantown?

The average rent in Germantown is $2,295 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Germantown?

Average rent prices in Germantown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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.

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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