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Rental Market Trends in Rockville, MD

What is the average rent in Rockville, MD?

$2,047/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Rockville, MD Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Rockville, MD is $2,047 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Rockville one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Rockville average $1,874 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rockville average $2,047 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rockville average $2,523 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rockville average $3,041 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,874/month
550 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,047/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,523/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,041/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,998/month
801 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,239/month
852 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,416/month
2,318 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,866/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,447/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,487/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,340/month
1,473 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rockville, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rockville, MD
Last Updated June 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
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
79% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville?

Based on current rent prices, West Rockville, East Rockville and Central Rockville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,056/month
752 Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,199/month
740 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,320/month
750 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,325/month
756 Sq Ft
Rockville Town Center
$2,361/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockville?

Based on current rent prices, Rockville Town Center, Pike & Rose and Central Rockville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rockville Town Center
$2,361/month
777 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,325/month
756 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,320/month
750 Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,199/month
740 Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,056/month
752 Sq Ft

Which Rockville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Rockville
$2,199/month
740 Sq Ft
Central Rockville
$2,320/month
750 Sq Ft
Pike & Rose
$2,325/month
756 Sq Ft
West Rockville
$2,056/month
752 Sq Ft
Rockville Town Center
$2,361/month
777 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 $2,047, you’ll want to make about $6,823 per month or $81,876 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.

City

Rockville, MD

1,660 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Rockville, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Rockville, 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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Apartment Averages

West Rockville

Rockville, MD

Rockville Town Center

Rockville, MD

Studio
$1,557/month
$1,989/month
One Bedroom
$1,890/month
$2,321/month
Two Bedroom
$2,489/month
$2,916/month
Three Bedroom
$2,894/month
$3,551/month
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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.

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