Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Average rent in
Rockville, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rockville rent stands today
Rockville, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,620/month. Renters are paying $48 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent increased by 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Rockville is 36.1% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This places it in the higher tier of markets where renters pay a premium for suburban homes and space.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Rockville rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,562/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,750/month. These ranges reflect the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Price ranges
Houses, which make up 73.4% of total rentals, have a median rent of $3,395/month compared to $2,319/month for apartments. This property-type spread shows the premium for larger, detached homes in Rockville.
Median rent
Median rent in Rockville
$2,620/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockville is $2,620 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockville
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $2,319, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockville run $1,985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,542.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,562 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,749 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,550 | |
East Rockville | $2,570 | |
West Rockville | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,319 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,295 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,562
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,749
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
East Rockville
Average rent
$2,570
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,550
West Rockville
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,319
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
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
36%higher than the national median
14%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
$2,200
4%$3,834
10%$3,572
18%$2,560
7%$2,350
6%$2,265
6%$5,600
5%$2,450
8%$2,575
14%$2,095
1%$1,600
2%$2,975
9%Discover rentals in Rockville, MD
5d+ ago
East Rockville house for rent in Rockville
403 Calvin Ln #NA, Rockville, MD 20851
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jul 8
4h ago
West Rockville condo for rent in Rockville
868 College Pkwy #301, Rockville, MD 20850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Condo for rent
Available Jun 19
3d ago
14002 Cove Ln, Rockville, MD 20851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Rockville house for rent in Rockville
502 Lincoln St, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
$2,445
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
1604 Martha Ter, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockville
10129 Dalmatian St, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
3541 Bellflower Ln, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
991 Farm Haven Dr, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,400
$4,950
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,255
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,737–$7,290
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
9709 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,255
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,737–$7,290
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9305 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$3,655
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$3,675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,255
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
719 Fallsgrove Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,529–$3,779
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9305 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$3,250
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 $2,620 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockville?
Average rent prices in Rockville have increased by 2% 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 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville are Central Rockville ($2,550/mo), East Rockville ($2,570/mo), and West Rockville ($3,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockville?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockville, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/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).