Average Rent in Rockville, MD

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Current Versus Historical Rockville, MD Rents

Rockville rentals average $2,098 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,420 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,868, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,110 (188.22%) year-over-year from $590 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-8.13%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.11%) year-over-year from $2,483 to $2,536. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-6.70%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-1.01%) year-over-year from $3,808 to $3,770. 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 up by 1.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.37% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.66 $1,600 $1,742 (-8.13%) $1,407 (13.74%)
2 BR $2.18 $2,536 $2,483 (2.11%) $1,945 (30.35%)
3 BR $1.82 $2,900 $3,108 (-6.70%) $2,696 (7.57%)
4+ BR $2.27 $3,770 $3,808 (-1.01%) $2,910 (29.55%)

Historical Rents in Rockville, MD

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Top Cities Near Rockville

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Rockville. The average rent in Rockville is currently $4,179 per month. Our records show that Bethesda, MD, with an average rent of $3,640, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rockville, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $4,718 per month.

Let's compare Rockville, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Rockville, MD is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rockville, MD are about 71.85% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 143.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Rockville, MD in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,767 $3,892 $3,640
North Bethesda, MD $1,725 $2,521 $4,823 $4,718

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 $3,000. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Montgomery, MD. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, 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 10.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rockville, MD is 14.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Montgomery, MD $1,810 $2,327 $2,900 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Rockville

There is one zipcode in or near Rockville, MD. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,653.

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 $1,725 $2,521 $4,823 $4,653

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 $2,868. 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 0 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 $2,098 and an average price per square feet of $2.66. There are a total of 2 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 $2,536 and an average price per square feet of $2.18. There are a total of 4 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 1.88%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Rockville, MD is around $2,294/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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