Last updated October 14, 2026

Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Gaithersburg, MD. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Gaithersburg 20877 20878

Germantown 20874 20876

Derwood 20855

Rockville 20850

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$3,154/mo

Lowest Available

$2,530/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Avalon at Traville
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Increase of 2.0% · Unit MD016-D00-9607

Rent by Neighborhood in Gaithersburg, MD

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Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Gaithersburg 20878	$2,399	▲ $168	$1,777	3	22
Rockville 20850	$2,391	▲ $51	$1,730	3	89
Germantown 20874	$2,159	▼ $6	$1,811	1	14
Derwood 20855	$2,159	▼ $155	$2,004	1	6
Gaithersburg 20877	$2,150	▼ $36	$1,747	2	41

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gaithersburg, MD?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $3,154 per month across 3 apartment communities and 13 available units.

The most affordable option is eaves Washingtonian Center starting at $2,530/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,154/mo.

Prices range from $2,530 to $3,865 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Gaithersburg, MD

3 Bed

$3,154

from $2,530 · 13 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Gaithersburg, MD

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
eaves Washingtonian Center	$2,530/mo	$2,616/mo	4	4.2
The Reed	$2,610/mo	$2,610/mo	2	3.2
Avalon at Traville	$3,370/mo	$3,616/mo	7	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

What is the average rent in Gaithersburg, MD?

The average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $3,154 per month as of October 2026, based on 13 units across 3 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Gaithersburg, MD?

The current average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $3,154/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Gaithersburg, MD?

The most affordable apartment in Gaithersburg, MD is eaves Washingtonian Center with units starting at $2,530/mo.

How many apartments are available in Gaithersburg, MD?

There are 13 units available across 3 apartment communities in Gaithersburg, MD.

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

$126,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,154/mo.

Comfortable income

$151,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,530/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.

Median household income in Gaithersburg, MD is $107,496 , about 29% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$3,154	daily refresh
Utilities	$653	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$574	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,557	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$759	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,215	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$7,912/mo	$94,948/year

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.

Maryland Rent Trends

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US-wide rent comparison

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