Rental Market Trends in Fort Washington, MD

What is the average rent in Fort Washington, MD?

$1,445/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Fort Washington, MD is $1,445 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Fort Washington rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Washington, you can expect to pay about $1,225 per month for a studio, $1,445 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,688 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,980 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,225/month

490 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,445/month

746 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,688/month

941 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,980/month

1,059 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,252/month

790 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,185/month

1,404 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,581/month

2,843 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,505/month

805 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,275/month

1,179 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,113/month

1,805 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Washington, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

17% $1,001 - $1,500/month

83% $1,501 - $2,000/month

0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Washington?

Based on current rent prices, Devon Hills Condominiums, Hunters Mill Woods and Friendly are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Washington.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Devon Hills Condominiums

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

Hunters Mill Woods

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

Friendly

$1,500/month

729 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Washington?

Based on current rent prices, Friendly, Devon Hills Condominiums and Hunters Mill Woods are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Washington.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Friendly

$1,500/month

729 Sq Ft

Devon Hills Condominiums

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

Hunters Mill Woods

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

Which Fort Washington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fort Washington with the most apartments available are Friendly, Devon Hills Condominiums and Hunters Mill Woods .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Friendly

$1,500/month

729 Sq Ft

Devon Hills Condominiums

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

Hunters Mill Woods

$1,448/month

717 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Washington, MD?

Because the average rent in Fort Washington is $1,445, you’ll want to make about $4,816 per month or $57,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Fort Washington, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Fort Washington, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Devon Hills Condominiums

Fort Washington, MD

Friendly

Fort Washington, MD

Studio

One Bedroom

Two Bedroom

Three Bedroom

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Harbor Place Apartment Homes

1101 Palmer Rd,
Fort Washington, MD 20744

$1,382 - $2,105

1-3 Beds

Chestnut Oaks 55+

1800 Palmer Rd,
Fort Washington, MD 20744

$1,800 - $2,000

1-2 Beds

Langdon Park at Fort Washington

2428 Corning Ave,
Fort Washington, MD 20744

$1,537 - $2,008

1-3 Beds

Esplanade at National Harbor

250 American Way,
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

$1,925 - $3,975

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.