Rental Market Trends in Germantown, MD

Q: What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Germantown, MD was $1,696/month.

What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

$1,696/month

Average Rent

735 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Germantown, MD is $1,696 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Germantown rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Germantown, you can expect to pay about $1,043 per month for a studio, $1,696 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,119 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,836 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,043/month

522 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,696/month

735 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,119/month

1,063 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,836/month

1,346 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,250/month

28 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,140/month

798 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,053/month

1,860 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,664/month

2,883 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,199/month

890 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,539/month

1,172 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,324/month

765 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,821/month

1,223 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,192/month

1,722 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Germantown, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $66 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

5% $700 - $1,000/month

5% $1,001 - $1,500/month

42% $1,501 - $2,000/month

47% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Germantown is $1,696, you’ll want to make about $5,653 per month or $67,836 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 Germantown, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Germantown, 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.

Explore the Area Guide for Germantown, MD

Apartment Averages

Nearby City Rent Trends

Apartment communities in Germantown we think you'll love

Seneca Village

750 Clopper Rd,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

$1,670 - $2,597

1-3 Beds

The Rothbury

20120 Rothbury Dr,
Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$1,943 - $2,821

1-3 Beds

The Hamptons at Town Center

19757-19775 Crystal Rock Dr,
Germantown, MD 20874

$1,199 - $2,025

1-2 Beds

Seneca Place

19228 Circle Gate Dr,
Germantown, MD 20874

$1,804 - $2,391

2-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Germantown, MD

Greystar

3,521

Communities
968,570

Units
898

Cities

4 Communities in Germantown

CAPREIT Residential Management LLC

53

Communities
11,121

Units
39

Cities

3 Communities in Germantown

Grady Management, Inc.

52

Communities
11,925

Units
34

Cities

3 Communities in Germantown

Dreyfuss Management

28

Communities
6,220

Units
15

Cities

3 Communities in Germantown

UDR

168

Communities
58,382

Units
85

Cities

2 Communities in Germantown

Legend Management Group

10

Communities
3,008

Units
9

Cities

2 Communities in Germantown

Bozzuto

371

Communities
115,060

Units
152

Cities

1 Community in Germantown

Highmark Residential

206

Communities
59,368

Units
111

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 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.