Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
North Potomac, MD

Median rent

Median rent in North Potomac

$2,800/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Potomac is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Potomac

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Potomac rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Potomac, MD

Average rent prices in North Potomac have decreased by 2% 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 North Potomac, MD

Rent prices in North Potomac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Potomac is $2,602, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in North Potomac run $2,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,749.

Listings

Studio

$1,827

13%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,749

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,190

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,250

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,827

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,190

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Potomac and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Potomac

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Potomac, MD is 7% lower than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in North Potomac, MD

14662 Keeneland Cir - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in North Potomac

Residential Lease, NORTH POTOMAC, MD

14662 Keeneland Cir, North Potomac, MD 20878

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
11127 Captains Walk Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Potomac

Residential Lease, NORTH POTOMAC, MD

11127 Captains Walk Ct, North Potomac, MD 20878

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14434 Pebble Hill Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Potomac

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

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.
11145 Captains Walk Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Potomac

Residential Lease, NORTH POTOMAC, MD

11145 Captains Walk Ct, North Potomac, MD 20878

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for North Potomac, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the North Potomac rental market.

How much is rent in North Potomac?

The average rent in North Potomac is $2,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Potomac?

Average rent prices in North Potomac have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does North Potomac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Potomac is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Potomac?

To comfortably afford rent in North Potomac, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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