Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Potomac, MD

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Potomac, MD is $4,000. This is +111%, or $2,100, higher than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,000

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

36

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Potomac, MD is $4,000. This is +111%, or $2,100, higher than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

25%
36%
24%
15%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

86%
14%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Potomac, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Potomac, MD have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Potomac, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Potomac, MD is $3,449. A 1-bedroom apartment in Potomac, MD costs about $2,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Potomac, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,690.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,389

7%

24%

2 bedroom

$3,600

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,100

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,995

5%

5%

Studio

$2,008

147%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$2,008

Last 30 days

147%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,389

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Potomac, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Potomac, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Dunn Loring, VA.

Potomac

Median rent price$4,000
increased by111%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

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.

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8001 Postoak Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
7420 Lakeview Dr, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
11733 Becket Street, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
7420 Westlake Ter, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
10108 Donegal Ct, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
10145 Colebrook Ave, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
7608 Carteret Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
7407 Crestberry Ln, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
11834 Goya Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
8435 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
7511 Bradley Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
7505 Democracy Blvd, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
9107 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
9201 Harrington Drive, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
7454 Westlake Ter, Potomac, MD 20817, USA
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7533 Spring Lake Dr #D1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

$2,250 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo In Bethesda With Great Amenities

7533 Spring Lake Dr #D1, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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10408 Parthenon Ct Unit 10408 #10408 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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10408 Parthenon Ct Unit 10408 #10408, Potomac, MD 20817

3 beds

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$2,600

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7420 Westlake Ter - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

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7420 Westlake Ter, Potomac, MD 20817

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

$2,900

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7952 Inverness Ridge Rd #7952 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

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9201 Harrington Dr Unit A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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11733 Becket St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$3,950

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7454 Westlake Ter Unit 7 #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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7454 Westlake Ter Unit 7 #7, Potomac, MD 20817

4 beds

3 baths

$4,000

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11834 Goya Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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