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Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Rockville, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Rockville rent stands today
Rockville, MD rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,502/month. Renters today are paying $143 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend after a recent trough in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Rockville runs 28.4% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 81 rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
Studios in Rockville rent for $1,765/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,997/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,544/month, with larger units reaching $3,999/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,575/month compared to $2,310/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Rockville
$2,502/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockville is $2,502 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $553 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockville
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rockville, MD
Average rent prices in Rockville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Rockville, MD
Rent prices in Rockville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockville is $2,309, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockville run $2,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,539.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,765 |  4% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,544 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,999 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,479 | |
East Rockville | $2,430 | |
West Rockville | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,309 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,575 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,277 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,544
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
East Rockville
Average rent
$2,430
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,479
West Rockville
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,309
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,277
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rockville and Aspen Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rockville
28%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockville, MD is 19% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
1%$3,579
1%$2,955
5%$2,329
3%$2,250
10%$1,968
2%$5,100
4%$2,400
8%$2,483
14%$2,188
4%$1,674
10%$2,975
15%Discover rentals in Rockville, MD
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockville
1012 Havencrest St, Rockville, MD 20850
2 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
884 New Mark Esplanade, Rockville, MD 20850
1 bed
1 bath
$875
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
East Rockville apartment for rent in Rockville
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Rockville house for rent in Rockville
924 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
3 Chancelet Ct #1, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,900
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Central Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
3533 Bellflower Ln, Rockville, MD 20852
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
9305 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$4,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,566
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,739
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,932–$7,122
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,189–$3,169
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,739
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,189–$3,169
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,566
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,739
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
9305 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$4,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rockville, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Rockville rental market.
How much is rent in Rockville?
The average rent in Rockville is $2,502 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockville?
Average rent prices in Rockville have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Rockville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockville is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $553 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville are East Rockville ($2,430/mo), Central Rockville ($2,479/mo), and West Rockville ($2,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockville?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockville, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rockville?
Rockville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,600 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across all property types in the city.
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).