Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Potomac, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Potomac rent stands today

    Potomac, MD rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $4,500/month. Renters today are paying $512 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.

  • Vs. national rents

    Potomac is 132.0% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median. This positions Potomac among the priciest metros for renters seeking high-end housing options.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $2,357/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,444/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,380/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $5,495/month in Potomac. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Potomac

$4,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Potomac is $4,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 132% above the national average rent, or $2,560 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Potomac

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Potomac rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Potomac, MD

Average rent prices in Potomac 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 Potomac, MD

Rent prices in Potomac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Potomac is $3,110, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Potomac run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,357

13%

46%

1 bedroom

$2,444

1%

24%

2 bedroom

$3,380

14%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,950

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,495

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,357

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,444

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,380

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Potomac and Dunn Loring by all bedroom counts and property types.

Potomac

Median rent price$4,500
increased by132%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,208
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Potomac, MD is 40% higher than the median rent in Dunn Loring, VA.

Discover rentals in Potomac, MD

7715 Mary Cassatt Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Potomac

House for rent

7401 Westlake Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

7401 Westlake Ter, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Condo for rent

7805 Coddle Harbor Ln #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

CONDOS - Colonial - POTOMAC, MD

7805 Coddle Harbor Ln #10, Potomac, MD 20854

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

Condo for rent

10712 Muirfield Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

TOWNHOME - Other - POTOMAC, MD

10712 Muirfield Dr, Potomac, MD 20854

3 beds

3 baths

$3,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Potomac, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Potomac rental market.

How much is rent in Potomac?

The average rent in Potomac is $4,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Potomac?

Average rent prices in Potomac have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Potomac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Potomac is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,560 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Potomac?

To comfortably afford rent in Potomac, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Potomac?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Potomac average around $2,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,680/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).

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