Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD
15 apartment buildings, 172 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Gaithersburg, MDCheapest
$1,730/mo
Avalon at Traville
Properties
15
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Units
172
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Gaithersburg, MD.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Gaithersburg, MD Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Avana Oak Mill
20010 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876, USA
Seneca Village
750 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
The Reed
15955 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD 20855, USA
Avalon at Traville
14240 Alta Oaks Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Hidden Creek
430 Allied Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
eaves Washingtonian Center
15717 Winners Dr, North Potomac, MD 20878, USA
Fairchild Apartments
20013 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avana Oak Mill 20010 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876, USA | $1,658 as of Sep 21 | $1,947 | $2.35/ft² | 3.9 (199) | 15 |
| 2 | Seneca Village 750 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA | $1,687 as of Sep 29 | $1,906 | $2.22/ft² | 4.2 (697) | 30 |
| 3 | The Reed 15955 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD 20855, USA | $1,708 as of Oct 2 | $1,929 | $2.47/ft² | 3.2 (240) | 56 |
| 4 | Avalon at Traville 14240 Alta Oaks Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA | $1,730 | $2,614 | $2.27/ft² | 4.6 (320) | 27 |
| 5 | Hidden Creek 430 Allied Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA | $1,747 | $2,062 | $2.05/ft² | 4.2 (105) | 20 |
| 6 | eaves Washingtonian Center 15717 Winners Dr, North Potomac, MD 20878, USA | $1,777 | $2,367 | $2.26/ft² | 4.2 (177) | 19 |
| 7 | Fairchild Apartments 20013 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA | $1,811 | $2,159 | $2.63/ft² | 4.3 (38) | 14 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Avana Oak Mill
3.9 (199)20010 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876, USA
Seneca Village
4.2 (697)750 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
The Reed
3.2 (240)15955 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD 20855, USA
Avalon at Traville
4.6 (320)14240 Alta Oaks Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Hidden Creek
4.2 (105)430 Allied Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
eaves Washingtonian Center
4.2 (177)15717 Winners Dr, North Potomac, MD 20878, USA
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Gaithersburg, MD neighborhoods
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Gaithersburg, MD Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,308 per month, based on 172 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,730 at Avalon at Traville to $3,870 at Avalon at Traville.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,915/mo | $1,747/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $2,076/mo | $1,730/mo | 71 |
| 2 Bed | $2,429/mo | $1,880/mo | 81 |
| 3 Bed | $3,231/mo | $2,530/mo | 11 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Gaithersburg, MD, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Gaithersburg, MD averages $2,076/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,429/mo. At the local median household income of $107,496, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Gaithersburg, MD at $2,008/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Gaithersburg, MD while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gaithersburg, MD?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$92,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,308/mo.
Comfortable income
$111,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,730/mo), you need to earn at least $69,000/year.
Median household income in Gaithersburg, MD is $107,496 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gaithersburg, MD
Overall prices in Gaithersburg, MD runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gaithersburg, MD's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,308 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,066/mo |
Population
69,225
Median household income
$107,496
Census median rent
$2,008/mo
Census rent burden
31.2%
Median age
37.8
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Maryland
How Gaithersburg, MD rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Gaithersburg, MD | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $2,136 | -7% | -23.6% | 36 |
| Frederick, MD | $1,946 | -16% | -5.8% | 34 |
| Bowie, MD | $2,406 | +4% | +6.4% | 9 |
| Rockville, MD | $2,613 | +13% | -1.4% | 7 |
| Largo, MD | $2,066 | -10% | +3.8% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gaithersburg, MD?
The average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,308 per month, based on 172 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Gaithersburg, MD?
The median asking rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,268 per month, computed from 172 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,308/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Gaithersburg, MD?
The lowest available rent in Gaithersburg, MD starts at $1,730 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?
1-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg, MD average $2,076/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,730/mo across 71 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?
2-bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg, MD average $2,429/mo. Units start from $1,880/mo across 81 units currently listed.
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