Average Rent in Rockville, MD

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Current Versus Historical Rockville, MD Rents

Rockville rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,888, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $471 (42.60%) year-over-year from $1,105 to $1,575. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $852 (62.16%) year-over-year from $1,371 to $2,223. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $315 (12.76%) year-over-year from $2,466 to $2,781. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.69%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-5.92%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $3,575. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 3.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.10% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.51 $2,223 $1,371 (62.16%) $1,632 (36.24%)
2 BR $2.40 $2,781 $2,466 (12.76%) $1,945 (42.97%)
3 BR $1.82 $3,275 $3,158 (3.69%) $2,662 (23.04%)
4+ BR $2.22 $3,575 $3,800 (-5.92%) $3,160 (13.13%)

Historical Rents in Rockville, MD

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Top Cities Near Rockville

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Rockville. The average rent in Rockville is currently $2,875 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that North Bethesda, MD, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rockville, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 per month.

Let's compare Rockville, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rockville, MD are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Rockville, MD in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,300 $2,675 $2,800
Rockville, MD N/A $2,187 $2,676 $2,875
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,661 $3,888 $3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near Rockville



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Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Rockville

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,850, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Rockville, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Rockville, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rockville, MD is 4.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockville, MD is 4.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Montgomery, MD $1,750 $2,093 $2,550 $2,850

Top Zipcodes Near Rockville

There is one zipcode in or near Rockville, MD. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,800.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Rockville, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20852, North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,300 $2,675 $2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Rockville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rockville, MD?
The average monthly rental price for Rockville, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,888. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Rockville, MD rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Rockville, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in Rockville, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rockville, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,187 and an average price per square feet of $2.51. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rockville, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,676 and an average price per square feet of $2.40. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rockville.
How have rent prices in Rockville, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Rockville, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.62%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD is around $2,310/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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