Average Rent in Potomac, MD and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Potomac, MD

Average rent prices in Potomac have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $3,771, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Potomac run $2,444 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.


Studio	$1,512	5%	-
1 bedroom	$2,195	4%	30%
2 bedroom	$3,350	2%	25%
3 bedroom	$4,000	No Change	17%
4 bedroom	$4,912	1%	17%

		Listings
Potomac	$4,300


Apartments	$3,771	36%	6%
Condos	$2,450	No Change	No Change
Houses	$4,600	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,912

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

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$4,350

129%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,472

135%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Potomac, MD is 3% lower than the median rent in Dunn Loring, VA.

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Discover rentals in Potomac, MD

5d+ ago

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$2,150 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Condo In Bethesda With Great Amenities

7531 Spring Lake Dr #C2, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, BETHESDA, MD

7401 Westlake Ter #112, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, POTOMAC, MD

10712 Muirfield Dr, Potomac, MD 20854

3 beds

3 baths

$3,000

7505 Democracy Blvd #A131 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, BETHESDA, MD

7505 Democracy Blvd #A131, Potomac, MD 20817

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, POTOMAC, MD

8147 Inverness Ridge Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,200

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, POTOMAC, MD

12140 Bentridge Pl, Potomac, MD 20854

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

5d+ ago

House for rent in Potomac

9220 Quintana Dr, Potomac, MD 20817

4 beds

3 baths

$3,500

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

Residential Lease, BETHESDA, MD

7420 Lakeview Dr #W103, Potomac, MD 20817

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

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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 $4,350 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Potomac?

Average rent prices in Potomac have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Potomac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Potomac is 129% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,450 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 $174,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Potomac, with prices running about 24% lower than January's peak rates. September and November are also less competitive months with reduced demand compared to available inventory.

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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