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Rental Market Trends in Rockville, MD

What is the average rent in Rockville, MD?

$2,000/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Rockville, MD is $2,000 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Rockville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rockville, you can expect to pay about $1,794 per month for a studio, $2,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,520 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,812 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,794/month
550 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,000/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,520/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,812/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,115/month
1,385 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,961/month
2,104 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,888/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,579/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,436/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,343/month
1,968 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rockville, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $32 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rockville, MD
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rockville, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville?

Based on current rent prices, Bethesda Park, Woodmont Park and English Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bethesda Park
$1,640/month
686 Sq Ft
Woodmont Park
$1,679/month
669 Sq Ft
English Manor
$1,887/month
693 Sq Ft
Heritage Walk
$1,898/month
770 Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,010/month
762 Sq Ft
Fallsgrove
$2,108/month
732 Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,131/month
746 Sq Ft
Twinbrook
$2,146/month
701 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,183/month
753 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,193/month
743 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockville?

Based on current rent prices, Rockville Town Center, Grosvenor Park Condominiums and Decoverly are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rockville Town Center
$2,290/month
757 Sq Ft
Grosvenor Park Condominiums
$2,280/month
769 Sq Ft
Decoverly
$2,255/month
766 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,193/month
743 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,183/month
753 Sq Ft
Twinbrook
$2,146/month
701 Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,131/month
746 Sq Ft
Fallsgrove
$2,108/month
732 Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,010/month
762 Sq Ft
Heritage Walk
$1,898/month
770 Sq Ft

Which Rockville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Rockville with the most apartments available are East Rockville, Pike & Rose and Central Rockville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,131/month
746 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,183/month
753 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,193/month
743 Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,010/month
762 Sq Ft
Rockville Town Center
$2,290/month
757 Sq Ft
Twinbrook
$2,146/month
701 Sq Ft
Grosvenor Park Condominiums
$2,280/month
769 Sq Ft
Decoverly
$2,255/month
766 Sq Ft
English Manor
$1,887/month
693 Sq Ft
Woodmont Park
$1,679/month
669 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Rockville is $2,000, you’ll want to make about $6,666 per month or $79,992 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 Averages

Bethesda Park

Rockville, MD

Rockville Town Center

Rockville, MD

Studio
-
$1,819/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,239/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,894/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,434/month
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The Trails at King Farm

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Mira Upper Rock

70 Upper Rock Cir,
Rockville, MD 20850

$1,839 - $2,661

Studio - 2 Beds

Fenestra at The Square

Fenestra at The Square

20 Maryland Ave,
Rockville, MD 20850

$1,987 - $4,213

Studio - 3 Beds

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Arrive North Bethesda

5901 Montrose Rd,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,650 - $3,200

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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