Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Rockville, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rockville rent stands today
Rockville, MD rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters are paying $117 more per month on average than last year, a modest increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Rockville runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets near major metro areas. The city offers 87 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Rockville rent for about $1,680/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,970/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,574/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,175/month. Houses command a median of $3,500/month compared to $2,304/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Rockville
$2,550/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockville is $2,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockville
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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
Rockville, MD
Rent prices in Rockville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockville is $2,304, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockville run $1,959 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,596.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,679 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,970 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,574 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,175 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,400 | |
East Rockville | $2,547 | |
West Rockville | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,304 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,525 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,295 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,679
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,574
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
East Rockville
Average rent
$2,547
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,400
West Rockville
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,304
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
6%
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
31%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockville, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
3%$3,793
5%$3,000
13%$2,497
5%$2,300
10%$2,051
2%$4,925
4%$2,395
3%$2,430
22%$2,175
3%$1,682
7%$2,998
20%Discover rentals in Rockville, MD
5d+ ago
West Rockville condo for rent in Rockville
868 College Pkwy #301, Rockville, MD 20850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,958
Condo for rent
Available Jun 19
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
East Rockville house for rent in Rockville
603 Pinewood Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House 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
1d ago
Central Rockville house for rent in Rockville
3 Chancelet Ct #1, Rockville, MD 20852
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,800
$5,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
10031 Blackwell Rd, Rockville, MD 20850
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,723–$4,167
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Central Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
1005 Grand Oak Way, Rockville, MD 20852
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Rockville townhouse for rent in Rockville
820 Thompson Cres #26, Rockville, MD 20852
3 beds
4 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,977–$7,683
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$3,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,739
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,716
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$3,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,739
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,716
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
9709 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,729–$3,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$3,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
9709 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,729–$3,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
9305 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$4,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10018 Vanderbilt Cir #4, Rockville, MD 20850
3 beds
2 baths
$2,785
Condo for rent
Available Mar 28
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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 $2,550 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockville?
Average rent prices in Rockville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Rockville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockville is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville are Central Rockville ($2,400/mo), East Rockville ($2,547/mo), and West Rockville ($2,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockville?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockville, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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).