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Rental Market Trends in Germantown, MD

What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

$1,749/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Germantown, MD is $1,749 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Germantown rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Germantown, you can expect to pay about $1,028 per month for a studio, $1,749 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,052 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,838 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,028/month
522 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,749/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,052/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,838/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,125/month
531 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,806/month
1,125 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,875/month
2,718 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,286/month
720 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,169/month
869 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,800/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,928/month
1,265 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Germantown, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.2%, which averages out to $73 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 April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Germantown, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
45% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown?

Based on current rent prices, Seneca Forest, Meadows Willow Spring and Brandermill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,763/month
793 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,775/month
745 Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Germantown?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,775/month
745 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,763/month
793 Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Germantown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Millstone
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft
Summerlin
$1,905/month
776 Sq Ft
Seneca Forest
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft
Meadows Willow Spring
$1,696/month
774 Sq Ft
Brandermill
$1,763/month
793 Sq Ft
Churchill East
$1,775/month
745 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 $1,749, you’ll want to make about $5,830 per month or $69,960 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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Germantown, MD

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Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Germantown we think you'll love

Seneca Village

Seneca Village

750 Clopper Rd,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

$1,670 - $2,663

1-3 Beds

The Rothbury

The Rothbury

20120 Rothbury Dr,
Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$1,870 - $2,668

1-3 Beds

Seneca Place

Seneca Place

19228 Circle Gate Dr,
Germantown, MD 20874

$1,724 - $2,350

2-3 Beds

Canterbury Apartments

Canterbury Apartments

20019 Sweetgum Cir,
Germantown, MD 20874

$1,662 - $2,323

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Germantown, MD

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,489

    Communities

  • 959,575

    Units

  • 892

    Cities

4 Communities in Germantown
CAPREIT Residential Management LLC
CAPREIT Residential Management LLC
  • 52

    Communities

  • 10,873

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

3 Communities in Germantown
Grady Management, Inc.
Grady Management, Inc.
  • 52

    Communities

  • 11,925

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

3 Communities in Germantown
Dreyfuss Management
Dreyfuss Management
  • 28

    Communities

  • 6,220

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

3 Communities in Germantown
Bozzuto
Bozzuto
  • 386

    Communities

  • 118,977

    Units

  • 157

    Cities

2 Communities in Germantown
UDR
UDR
  • 167

    Communities

  • 58,082

    Units

  • 85

    Cities

2 Communities in Germantown
Legend Management Group
Legend Management Group
  • 10

    Communities

  • 3,008

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

2 Communities in Germantown
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
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    Communities

  • 54,145

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

1 Community in Germantown

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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