County
Average Rent in Montgomery County
Montgomery is a county in Maryland. It ranks #8 out of 24 for places to rent. Montgomery County is in 4 congressional districts and
the metropolitan areas of
Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Montgomery County includes 20 cities and 33 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Montgomery County is $2,193 which represents a decrease of -2.19% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Montgomery County to rent places is Potomac, MD with an average rent of $4,434. The least expensive city in Montgomery County to rent places is Takoma Park, MD with an average rent of $1,588.
The most expensive zip code in Montgomery County to rent places is 20817 with an average rent of $4,534. The least expensive zip code in Montgomery County to rent places is 20901 with an average rent of $1,537.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Montgomery currently stands at $2,193.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Silver Spring, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,894. This represents a difference of -14% when compared to Montgomery.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Maryland, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,892, showing a less expensive of -14% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,867. This constitutes a less expensive by -15% when compared to the rent in Montgomery.
$2,193
Montgomery
VS$1,894
-14%
Silver Spring, city
$1,892
-14%
MD, state
$1,867
-15%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 21 2026
Cities in Montgomery County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Potomac, MD$4,434
Derwood, MD$3,471
Bethesda, MD$3,412
Kensington, MD$3,260
Chevy Chase, MD$3,188
Clarksburg, MD$3,029
Damascus, MD$2,938
Olney, MD$2,919
Poolesville, MD$2,900
Burtonsville, MD$2,708
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
North Potomac, MD$2,593
North Bethesda, MD$2,500
Rockville, MD$2,469
Montgomery Village, MD$2,175
Beltsville, MD$2,162
Germantown, MD$2,111
Gaithersburg, MD$2,012
Silver Spring, MD$1,894
Boyds, MD$1,600
Takoma Park, MD$1,588
