Average Rent in Potomac, MD and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Potomac, MD

Average rent prices in Potomac have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased 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 $3,097, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Potomac run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.


Studio	$2,357	232%	6%
1 bedroom	$2,190	5%	No Change
2 bedroom	$3,579	6%	29%
3 bedroom	$4,350	17%	18%
4 bedroom	$5,262	4%	1%

		Listings
Potomac	$4,500


Apartments	$3,097	6%	No Change
Condos	$2,800	3%	No Change
Houses	$5,000	5%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,357

Last 30 days

232%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,190

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,579

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,262

Last 30 days

Last year

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

131%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,975

53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Potomac, MD is 51% higher than the median rent in Dunn Loring, VA.

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Discover rentals in Potomac, MD

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Potomac

$2,095 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Bethesda With Great Amenities

7531 Spring Lake Dr #B2, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

16h ago

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$2,500 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Bethesda With Great Amenities

7523 Spring Lake Dr #B2, Potomac, MD 20817

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 17

7505 Democracy Blvd ##114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Potomac

7505 Democracy Blvd ##114, Potomac, MD 20817

3 beds

2 baths

$2,995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Potomac

APARTMENT - Other - BETHESDA, MD

7505 Democracy Blvd #114, Potomac, MD 20817

3 beds

2 baths

$2,995

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

TOWNHOME - Colonial - POTOMAC, MD

12136 Bentridge Pl, Potomac, MD 20854

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,150

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

10488 Parthenon Court - 1

10488 Parthenon Ct #1, Potomac, MD 20817

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,350

House for rent

Available Jun 26

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Potomac

TOWNHOME - Other - POTOMAC, MD

12140 Bentridge Pl, Potomac, MD 20854

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,800

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Potomac?

Average rent prices in Potomac have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Potomac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Potomac is 131% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 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?

Potomac's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current year's pricing across the area's rental 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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