Rental Market Trends in Germantown, MD

Q: What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

As of April 2025, the average rent in Germantown, MD was $1,768/month.

What is the average rent in Germantown, MD?

$1,768/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2025, the average rent in Germantown, MD is $1,768 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,577/month, which means Germantown rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Germantown, you can expect to pay about $1,381 per month for a studio, $1,768 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,160 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,856 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,381/month

545 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,768/month

737 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,160/month

1,063 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,856/month

1,346 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,978/month

1,384 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,169/month

1,629 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,170/month

1,146 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,864/month

1,426 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,277/month

1,752 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Germantown, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $45 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

5% $1,001 - $1,500/month

55% $1,501 - $2,000/month

40% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Germantown is $1,768, you’ll want to make about $5,893 per month or $70,716 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.

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

Use the tool below to compare Germantown, 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

Nearby City Rent Trends

Apartment communities in Germantown we think you'll love

Seneca Village

750 Clopper Rd,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

1-3 Beds | $1,670 - $2,597

Seneca Place

19228 Circle Gate Dr,
Germantown, MD 20874

2-3 Beds | $1,782 - $2,446

Canterbury Apartments

20019 Sweetgum Cir,
Germantown, MD 20874

1-2 Beds | $1,630 - $2,391

Fairchild

20013 Century Blvd,
Germantown, MD 20874

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,819 - $2,630

Property Management Companies in Germantown, MD

Greystar

3,242

Communities
900,044

Units
840

Cities

4 Communities in Germantown

Grady Management, Inc.

51

Communities
12,207

Units
34

Cities

3 Communities in Germantown

Dreyfuss Management

27

Communities
6,083

Units
15

Cities

3 Communities in Germantown

UDR

168

Communities
57,759

Units
85

Cities

2 Communities in Germantown

Habitat America

26

Communities
3,969

Units
18

Cities

2 Communities in Germantown

Legend Management Group

10

Communities
3,000

Units
9

Cities

2 Communities in Germantown

Bozzuto

378

Communities
115,782

Units
151

Cities

1 Community in Germantown

Highmark Residential

216

Communities
62,429

Units
116

Cities

1 Community in Germantown

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.