Chestnut Oaks, 55+
1800 Palmer Rd,
Fort Washington, MD 20744
$2,000
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fort Washington, MD
What is the average rent in Fort Washington, MD?
$1,439/month
Average Rent
746 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
Fort Washington, MD Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Fort Washington, MD is $1,439 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Fort Washington rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Fort Washington average $1,225 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fort Washington average $1,439 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Washington average $1,627 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Washington average $1,890 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Washington, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $39 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Washington, MD
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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17%
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83%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Friendly is the most affordable neighborhood in Fort Washington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Friendly is the most expensive neighborhood in Fort Washington.
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Which Fort Washington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Fort Washington with the most apartments available is Friendly .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Washington, MD?
Because the average rent in Fort Washington is $1,439, you’ll want to make about $4,796 per month or $57,552 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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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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.