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Average Rent in Rockville, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Rockville, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,493/mo
▲ +2.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,903/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Rockville, MD
4 listed units across 1 building in Rockville, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $30/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Met Rockville | Unit 137, LW8 | $2,867 | $2,806 | $61 |
| The Met Rockville | Unit 641, A1 | $1,940 | $1,903 | $37 |
| The Met Rockville | Unit 136, LW2 | $2,674 | $2,663 | $11 |
| The Met Rockville | Unit 603, D7 | $3,278 | $3,267 | $11 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Rockville, MD
Compare average rent across Rockville, MD neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville 20850 | $2,644 | $1,903 | 2 | 32 |
| Rockville 20851 | $2,514 | $2,157 | 1 | 7 |
| Rockville 20852 | $2,244 | $1,958 | 2 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rockville, MD?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Rockville, MD is $2,493 per month across 5 apartment communities and 59 available units. Rents have increased $50 (2.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Met Rockville starting at $1,903/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,097/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,294/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,727/mo.
Prices range from $1,903 to $3,421 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Rockville, MD Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rockville, MD
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rockville, MD
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Met Rockville | $1,903/mo | $2,820/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Lerner Oxford Square | $1,958/mo | $2,080/mo | 8 | 4 |
| The Stories | $1,988/mo | $2,353/mo | 12 | 4.2 |
| Westchester Rockville Station Apartments | $2,157/mo | $2,514/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| BLVD Ansel | $2,217/mo | $2,594/mo | 25 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Rockville, MD Apartments
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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
$100,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,493/mo.
Comfortable income
$120,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,903/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Cost of living in Rockville, MD
We only have live rent data for Rockville, MD so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,493 |
| Estimated total | $2,493/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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