Beacon Place at Kentlands
916 Beacon Square Ct,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
$1,990 - $3,182 | 1-2 Beds
North Potomac
North Potomac, MD
Area Guide
A charming suburban enclave just minutes from Washington
Suburb
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Commuter
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Schools
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Family Friendly
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Upscale
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North Potomac is a northwestern suburb of Washington, D.C., adjacent to Rockville and Gaithersburg. The local schools perform highly and the crime rate is quite low, making North Potomac a popular option for D.C.-area commuters raising families. The local rental market leans heavily toward houses and townhomes, with much of the landscape covered by tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The lush Muddy Branch Park occupies much of the west side of town, providing a huge venue to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the region.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Potomac, MD is $3,067 for a studio, $2,083 for one bedroom, $2,506 for two bedrooms, and $2,931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Potomac has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,083/month
821 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,145/month
773 Sq Ft
Transportation
28
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
11
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
30
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
550 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
9
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seneca Creek State Park
- Croydon Creek Nature Center
- Hunters Woods Park
- Meadowside Nature Center
- Riverbend Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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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 2025.