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Last updated on October 4, 2026
Average rent in
Rockville, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 4, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rockville rent stands today
Rockville, MD rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,528/month. Renters today are paying $72 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Rockville runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median. The city offers a small total rental inventory of 78 units, reflecting a more limited market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Rockville rent for $1,568/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,999/month, and 2-bedrooms match the city median at $2,528/month. Larger units climb to $3,272/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,250/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Neighborhood spotlight
Central Rockville rents rose 12.8% year over year, outpacing the citywide decline. This neighborhood's increase contrasts with the overall Rockville, MD market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Rockville
$2,527/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockville is $2,527 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $627 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockville
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rockville, MD
Average rent prices in Rockville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Rockville, MD
Rent prices in Rockville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockville is $2,270, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockville run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,510.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,567 |  5% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,527 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,272 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 5% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,662 | |
East Rockville | $2,367 | |
West Rockville | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,270 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,525 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,567
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,527
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,272
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
East Rockville
Average rent
$2,367
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,662
West Rockville
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,270
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
7%
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
33%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockville, MD is 14% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,216
5%$3,672
8%$3,605
10%$2,600
8%$2,250
5%$2,215
3%$4,995
9%$2,400
1%$2,500
11%$2,085
3%$1,790
7%$2,755
2%Discover rentals in Rockville, MD
5d+ ago
205 Dawson Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockville
10148 Reprise Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
714 Hurley Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
328 W Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
2 baths
$2,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
1201 Northside Park Blvd, Rockville, MD 20854
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
4d ago
Central Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
3301 Woodland Phlox St, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
4 baths
$5,750
House for rent
10h ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
202 Martins Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockville
3522 Margaret Jones Pl, Rockville, MD 20850
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$4,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,797–$8,304
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,255
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$4,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,255
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,184–$3,536
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$4,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
9709 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
2 beds
2 baths
$2,729–$3,139
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12503 Ardennes Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,675
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 $2,527 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockville?
Average rent prices in Rockville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Rockville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockville is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $627 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville are East Rockville ($2,367/mo), Central Rockville ($2,662/mo), and West Rockville ($3,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockville?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockville, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rockville?
January offers the best rental deals in Rockville, with rents approximately 9% lower than September's peak prices. November and December also see less competition, while April and May are the most competitive months when demand exceeds 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).