The Rae
10401 Motor City Dr,
Bethesda, MD 20817
$1,961 - $3,759 | Studio - 2 Beds
Potomac
Potomac, MD
Area Guide
Unwind in this tranquil suburb on the Potomac River
Suburban
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Upscale
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Luxurious
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Tranquil
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Scenic
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Lush
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Situated about ten miles northwest of Washington, DC, Potomac is an upscale suburb wrapped around the Potomac River. Neighborhoods in Potomac embrace the town’s natural beauty, boasting picturesque homes lush with trees and manicured shrubbery. A bevy of parks, golf courses, and country clubs offer plenty of options for outdoor recreation in Potomac and the surrounding area, including Cabin John Regional Park, Congressional Country Club, and the nearby Great Falls Park. Shopping abounds in neighboring Bethesda and Rockville, with retail centers like Bethesda Row and Montrose Crossing just minutes away from Potomac. Getting around from Potomac is easy with access to Interstates 270 and 495 as well as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Potomac, MD is $2,649 for one bedroom, $3,867 for two bedrooms, and $5,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potomac has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,649/month
871 Sq Ft
House
$6,546/month
4,041 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,285/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Transportation
32
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
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 K-5
443 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
583 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
925 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,234 Students
9
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Locust Grove Nature Center
- McCrillis Gardens
- George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park
- Great Falls Park
- Riverbend Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.