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Rental Market Trends in Germantown, MD

What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

$1,786/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Germantown, MD is $1,786 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Germantown rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Germantown, you can expect to pay about $1,341 per month for a studio, $1,786 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,153 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,834 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,341/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,786/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,153/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,834/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,863/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,199/month
3,241 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,086/month
802 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,488/month
700 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,809/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,122/month
1,248 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Germantown, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $25 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 Germantown, MD
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Germantown, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
55% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown?

Based on current rent prices, Olde Seneca Woods, Churchill East and Seneca Forest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olde Seneca Woods
$1,525/month
611 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,762/month
734 Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,823/month
776 Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Germantown?

Based on current rent prices, Millstone, Summerlin and Brandermill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Germantown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,823/month
776 Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,762/month
734 Sq Ft
Olde Seneca Woods
$1,525/month
611 Sq Ft

Which Germantown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Germantown with the most apartments available are Millstone, Summerlin and Olde Seneca Woods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,997/month
786 Sq Ft
Olde Seneca Woods
$1,525/month
611 Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,781/month
740 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,762/month
734 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,823/month
776 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Germantown is $1,786, you’ll want to make about $5,953 per month or $71,436 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.

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Apartment communities in Germantown we think you'll love

Seneca Village

Seneca Village

750 Clopper Rd,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1-3 Beds | $1,670 - $2,693

Fairchild

Fairchild

20013 Century Blvd,
Germantown, MD 20874

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,690 - $2,503

Seneca Place

Seneca Place

19228 Circle Gate Dr,
Germantown, MD 20874

2-3 Beds | $1,734 - $2,344

Canterbury Apartments

Canterbury Apartments

20019 Sweetgum Cir,
Germantown, MD 20874

1-2 Beds | $1,654 - $2,215

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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