Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, Germantown, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$2,295/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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, Germantown, MD

Rent prices in Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,858, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,951.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,058

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,550

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,058

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

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 by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, Germantown, MD is 4% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, Aspen Hill, MD.

Discover rentals in Germantown, Germantown, MD

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

19304 Running Cedar Court

19304 Running Cedar Ct, Germantown, MD 20876

1 bed

1 bath

$730

20220 Shipley Ter #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Germantown

Residential Lease, GERMANTOWN, MD

20220 Shipley Ter #302, Germantown, MD 20874

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Price dropped $100
20245 Shipley Ter #301 - Photo 1 of 1

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.
20625 Boland Farm Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Germantown

Residential Lease, GERMANTOWN, MD

20625 Boland Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

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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 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 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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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