North Potomac

Rockville, MD

North Potomac - Rockville, MD

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Niche Reviews

4.1 (75 Reviews)

A riverside suburb on the outskirts of the nation’s capital

River • Great Location • Great Schools • Suburban • Hiking •

The community of North Potomac is perfectly nestled between Gaithersburg, Rockville, and the scenic banks of the Potomac River. This Washington D.C. suburb is a quick 20 miles northwest of the nation’s capital, offering a surplus of fantastic museums, monuments, and restaurants nearby. The quieter community of North Potomac is mainly residential with its wooded parks and dense subdivisions. With the winding Potomac River only five miles away, residents of North Potomac can enjoy abundant nature trails, kayaking, and picnic spots. Outdoor enthusiasts are delighted with the 200+ miles of hiking trails threading through the parks of Montgomery County.

Families of North Potomac have access to terrific public schools. Those looking to continue their education are moments away from the Universities at Shady Grove, where students can dive into interesting courses from nine public Maryland universities. Renters settling down in this friendly suburb can choose from affordable to upscale apartment complexes and quaint single-family townhouses.

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Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in North Potomac is $3,660 for a studio, $2,089 for one bedroom, $2,843 for two bedrooms, and $3,123 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Potomac has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Studio
1,284 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,660/month

Average Rent

1 BR
856 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,089/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,200 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,843/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,344 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,123/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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.

Reviews of North Potomac - Rockville, MD

Niche Reviews

4.1 75 Reviews

Current Resident

3 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

The environment created within the North Potomac area is very welcoming and safe. The atmosphere in the neighborhood is friendly as all neighbor experiences I have had, have been positive. Furthermore, it is very close to grocery stores and main attractions, in fact it is less than a ten minute drive to the nearest CVS. I would recommend living in North Potomac to anyone, as the homes are beautiful and it is in an amazing school district.

Current Resident

7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

North Potomac is an awesome place to live, and has amazing schools available. This city is located about 30 minutes outside of dc, so it is not a difficult commute to work. There is so much that north potomac has to offer

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

I love living in North Potomac. My neighborhood/community is very diverse. My neighbor is safe and clean and my neighbors are very pleasant.

Former Resident

7 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

I grew up in North Potomac and thought it was a great place to do so. As a young adult (22) coming home to visit, there is not much night life, however, Washington, D.C. is so conveniently close that that provides night life and entertainment. The schools are some of the best in the country. Drawbacks are the cost of living/real estate, prevalence of chain restaurants rather than independent ones, and the constant building and construction that leaves little green space left.

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