Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Potomac Heights, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Potomac Heights

$2,312/mo

The average rent in Potomac Heights is $2,312 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $362 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Potomac Heights

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Potomac Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Potomac Heights, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Potomac Heights, MD

Average rent prices in Potomac Heights have remained the same over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Potomac Heights, MD

Rent prices in Potomac Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Potomac Heights is $1,990, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Potomac Heights run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

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-

1 bedroom

$1,800

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-

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,850

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-

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

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

Compare median rent prices in Potomac Heights and Montross by all bedroom counts and property types.

Potomac Heights

Median rent price$2,312
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Potomac Heights, MD is 52% higher than the median rent in Montross, VA.

Discover rentals in Potomac Heights, MD

5120 Indian Head Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac Heights

TOWNHOME - Rambler - INDIAN HEAD, MD

5120 Indian Head Hwy, Potomac Heights, MD 20640

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Potomac Heights, MD

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

How much is rent in Potomac Heights?

The average rent in Potomac Heights is $2,312 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Potomac Heights?

Average rent prices in Potomac Heights have remained the same over the last month.

How does Potomac Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Potomac Heights is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Potomac Heights, 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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