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Damascus, MD Area Guide

A delightful suburb in the Montgomery County countryside

Suburb Commuter Rural Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Parks Nature Outdoors

Damascus is a small suburban community just outside the city of Frederick, about thirty miles north of Washington and forty miles west of Baltimore. The close proximity to both the nation’s capital and Maryland’s biggest city makes Damascus a highly popular choice among commuters seeking a more low-key home environment.

Over the years, the cozy small-town atmosphere, pastoral surroundings, and low crime rate have helped land Damascus on numerous lists of the best places to live, and the local schools are well known for both exceptional academic achievement and robust athletic programs. Living in Damascus also gives you prime access to numerous parks and nature preserves, allowing you to make the most of the region’s lush natural landscape.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Damascus, MD is $873 for a studio, $1,397 for one bedroom, $2,100 for two bedrooms, and $2,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Damascus has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,397/month
675 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Damascus, MD is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clearspring Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lois P. Rockwell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Damascus Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John T. Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Damascus High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Patuxent River State Park
  • Butler's Orchard
  • Little Bennett Regional Park
  • Hunters Woods Park
  • Sharp's at Waterford Farm

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Washington Dulles International

Top Apartments in Damascus

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.