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Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Gaithersburg, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,186/mo
▼ 1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,646/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
15
tracked daily
Units Listed
269
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gaithersburg, MD
71 listed units across 11 buildings in Gaithersburg, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $67/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 6 | $2,111 | $1,778 | $333 |
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 17 | $2,153 | $1,913 | $240 |
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 11 | $2,003 | $1,833 | $170 |
| Avalon at Traville | Unit 34 | $2,485 | $2,320 | $165 |
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 9 | $1,840 | $1,689 | $151 |
| Avalon at Traville | Unit 36 | $2,495 | $2,355 | $140 |
| Avalon at Traville | Unit 40 | $2,615 | $2,475 | $140 |
| Avalon at Traville | Unit 37 | $2,510 | $2,375 | $135 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Gaithersburg, MD
Compare average rent across Gaithersburg, MD neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville 20850 | $2,378 | ▼ $19,390 | $1,785 | 3 | 67 |
| Gaithersburg 20878 | $2,222 | ▼ $58 | $1,712 | 4 | 54 |
| Gaithersburg 20877 | $2,131 | ▼ $42 | $1,783 | 3 | 42 |
| Derwood 20855 | $2,131 | ▲ $93 | $1,765 | 3 | 75 |
| Germantown 20874 | $2,099 | ▼ $43 | $1,700 | 1 | 10 |
| Germantown 20876 | $1,831 | ▼ $32 | $1,646 | 1 | 21 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gaithersburg, MD?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $2,186 per month across 15 apartment communities and 269 available units. Rents have decreased $32 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avana Oak Mill starting at $1,646/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,847/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,993/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,464/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,920/mo.
Prices range from $1,646 to $3,440 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 102 units are currently listed.
Gaithersburg, MD Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $8,951 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $4,774 | -$4,177 | 14 |
| August 2026 | $2,278 | -$2,496 | 15 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gaithersburg, MD
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gaithersburg, MD
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Oak Mill | $1,646/mo | $1,831/mo | 21 | 3.9 |
| Fairchild Apartments | $1,700/mo | $2,099/mo | 10 | 4.3 |
| Seneca Village | $1,712/mo | $1,932/mo | 24 | 4.2 |
| The Reed | $1,765/mo | $2,014/mo | 59 | 3.2 |
| Hidden Creek | $1,783/mo | $2,071/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| Avalon at Traville | $1,785/mo | $2,334/mo | 29 | 4.6 |
| Gaithersburg Station Apartments | $1,848/mo | $2,087/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$87,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,186/mo.
Comfortable income
$105,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,646/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Cost of living in Gaithersburg, MD
We only have live rent data for Gaithersburg, MD so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,186 |
| Estimated total | $2,186/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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