Mira Upper Rock
70 Upper Rock Cir,
Rockville, MD 20850
$1,921 - $2,698
Studio - 2 Beds
Rockville
Rockville, MD Area Guide
A peaceful setting just a stone’s throw from the nation’s capital
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Suburban
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Rockville, Maryland combines suburban living with city conveniences, situated 15 miles from Washington D.C. in Montgomery County. The city features diverse housing options, from high-rise apartments in Town Center to residential communities in neighborhoods like Twinbrook and West End. The rental market shows steady activity, with average rents ranging from $1,796 for studios to $3,315 for four-bedroom units, reflecting year-over-year increases between 1-8%. Rockville Town Square anchors the downtown area with retail shops, restaurants, and community events throughout the year.
The city maintains numerous parks and recreation areas, while its location along the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor provides access to major employers in the software and biotechnology sectors. Residents enjoy convenient transportation via the Metro Red Line and MARC train service. Montgomery College's Rockville Campus and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters contribute to the area's employment opportunities. Originally known as "Owen's Ordinary," Rockville's history dates to 1755, when the location served as a rest stop for British Major General Edward Braddock. Today, the city's combination of parks, transportation access, and proximity to Washington D.C. makes it a notable destination within the metropolitan area.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockville, MD is $1,800 for a studio, $2,025 for one bedroom, $2,513 for two bedrooms, and $2,800 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockville has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,025/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$3,643/month
1,572 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,303/month
949 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,717/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockville, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
797 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,325 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,100 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,050 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,911 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,390 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,686 Students
Regional Institute For Children & Adolescents
Public
Grades K-12
84 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Croydon Creek Nature Center
- Meadowside Nature Center
- Agricultural History Farm Park
- McCrillis Gardens
- Locust Grove Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
Top Apartments in Rockville
Houses for Rent in Rockville
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.