The Rothbury
20120 Rothbury Dr,
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
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Rental Market Trends in Gaithersburg, MD
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $1,767/month.
Rent in Gaithersburg is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,767/month
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778 Sq Ft
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+1.1%
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Available Apartments
Gaithersburg rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Gaithersburg average $1,692 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg average $1,767 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg average $2,104 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg average $2,506 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Gaithersburg, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
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Rent Ranges in Gaithersburg, MD
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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27%
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35%
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38%
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Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gaithersburg?
Based on current rent prices, Brookes-Russell-Walker District and Pleasant Ridge at Montgomery Village" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gaithersburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gaithersburg?
Based on current rent prices, Pleasant Ridge at Montgomery Village and Brookes-Russell-Walker District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gaithersburg.
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Which Gaithersburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Gaithersburg with the most apartments available are Brookes-Russell-Walker District and Pleasant Ridge at Montgomery Village" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gaithersburg, MD?
Because the average rent in Gaithersburg is $1,767, you’ll want to make about $5,890 per month or $70,680 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Gaithersburg, MD is 35.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Gaithersburg is 100.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,692 - $2,506. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.
How does Gaithersburg, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gaithersburg, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Gaithersburg?
The average rent in Gaithersburg is $1,767 per month, which is 6.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Gaithersburg?
The average rent for a house in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,929 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Gaithersburg?
The average rent for a townhome in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,213 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Gaithersburg?
The average rent for a condo in Gaithersburg, MD is $1,606 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Gaithersburg?
Rents in Gaithersburg, MD are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $20 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Gaithersburg?
In Gaithersburg, MD, 38% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.