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Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Gaithersburg, MD. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,934/mo
▲ +4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,658/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
38
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gaithersburg, MD
43 listed units across 4 buildings offering studio units in Gaithersburg, MD dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $43/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 8 | $2,003 | $1,753 | $250 |
| Avana Oak Mill | Unit 9 | $2,003 | $1,753 | $250 |
| Mallory Square | Unit 6 | $2,235 | $2,064 | $171 |
| Mallory Square | Unit 23 | $2,718 | $2,600 | $118 |
| Mallory Square | Unit 26 | $2,665 | $2,605 | $60 |
| Mallory Square | Unit 11 | $2,245 | $2,193 | $52 |
| Hidden Creek | Unit 8, A2 | $1,898 | $1,850 | $48 |
| Hidden Creek | Unit 11, B1 | $2,142 | $2,096 | $46 |
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 | $2,384 | ▼ $49 | $1,670 | 3 | 58 |
| Gaithersburg 20878 | $2,302 | ▲ $68 | $1,687 | 4 | 47 |
| Germantown 20874 | $2,211 | ▲ $121 | $1,700 | 1 | 9 |
| Gaithersburg 20877 | $2,196 | ▲ $94 | $1,765 | 3 | 46 |
| Derwood 20855 | $2,096 | ▼ $89 | $1,765 | 3 | 80 |
| Germantown 20876 | $1,947 | ▲ $108 | $1,658 | 1 | 15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gaithersburg, MD?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Gaithersburg, MD is $1,934 per month across 7 apartment communities and 38 available units. Rents have increased $76 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avana Oak Mill starting at $1,658/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,934/mo.
Prices range from $1,658 to $2,216 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Gaithersburg, MD Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,160 | - | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,153 | -$7 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $2,198 | +$45 | 7 |
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.
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 | $1,658/mo | $1,947/mo | 15 | 3.9 |
| Seneca Village | $1,687/mo | $1,929/mo | 14 | 4.2 |
| Fairchild Apartments | $1,700/mo | $1,700/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Hidden Creek | $1,765/mo | $1,765/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Daley at Shady Grove | $1,892/mo | $1,904/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Mallory Square | $1,952/mo | $1,986/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Residences at Rio | $2,065/mo | $2,065/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gaithersburg, MD
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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
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,934/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,658/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Median household income in Gaithersburg, MD is $107,496 , about 16% above 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) | $1,934 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,692/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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