Last updated October 12, 2026

Average Rent in Germantown 20874 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Germantown 20874, 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

$2,159/mo

Lowest Available

$1,811/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Germantown 20874 vs Gaithersburg, MD Average

Germantown 20874 is cheaper than the Gaithersburg, MD average by $18/mo (1%). The citywide average is $2,177/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Germantown 20874?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Germantown 20874 is $2,159 per month across 1 apartment community and 14 available units.

The most affordable option is Fairchild Apartments starting at $1,811/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,054/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,544/mo.

Prices range from $1,811 to $2,739 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 5 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Germantown 20874

1 Bed

$2,054

from $1,811 · 11 units

2 Bed

$2,544

from $2,180 · 3 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Germantown 20874

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Fairchild Apartments	$1,811/mo	$2,159/mo	14	4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Germantown 20874

What is the average rent in Germantown 20874?

The average rent in Germantown 20874 is $2,159 per month as of October 2026, based on 14 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Germantown 20874?

The current average rent in Germantown 20874 is $2,159/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Germantown 20874?

The most affordable apartment in Germantown 20874 is Fairchild Apartments with units starting at $1,811/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Germantown 20874?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Germantown 20874 averages $2,054/mo, with prices starting at $1,811/mo across 11 available units.

How many apartments are available in Germantown 20874?

There are 14 units available across 1 apartment communities in Germantown 20874.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Germantown 20874?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,159/mo.

Comfortable income

$104,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,811/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.

Median household income in Germantown 20874 is $107,496 , about 4% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Germantown 20874

Overall prices in Germantown 20874 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 Germantown 20874's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,159	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	$6,917/mo	$83,008/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.

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