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What Is the Average Rent in Montgomery County, Maryland?

$2,068/month 1.9%vs 2023 ($2,030)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Montgomery County, Maryland is $2,068/month (±$20), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $640,300 (±$5,098), and the median household income is $132,450/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Montgomery County, Maryland and Neighbouring Counties

Loudoun: $2,386Montgomery County: $2,068Howard: $2,099District of Columbia: $1,954Fairfax: $2,276Frederick: $1,774Prince George's: $1,799$2,386$2,068$2,099$1,954$2,276$1,774$1,799

Housing Metrics for Montgomery County, Maryland

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,068
Median Home Value$640,300
Median Household Income$132,450
Total Housing Units389,210
Renter-Occupied Units135,071
Renter-Occupied Share35%
Households Paying 50%+ Income32,527 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,685+94.8%
1 BR$1,819+104.4%
2 BR$2,113+105.1%
3 BR$2,515+108.9%
4 BR$3,095+113.7%
5+ BR$3,501+140.0%

How does Montgomery County, Maryland compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Maryland.

Higher rent than 92% of counties in Maryland · 3rd of 24

Cheapest: Somerset County($1,013)
Priciest: Howard County($2,099)
#CountyValue
1Howard County$2,099
2Anne Arundel County$2,071
3Montgomery County(you are here)$2,068
… 18 more …
22Somerset County$1,013
23Allegany County$805
24Garrett County$765

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Montgomery County, Maryland?

The median gross rent in Montgomery County, Maryland is $2,068/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County, Maryland?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County, Maryland is $2,113/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$28. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Montgomery County, Maryland?

The median home value in Montgomery County, Maryland is $640,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Montgomery County are rent-burdened?

In Montgomery County, Maryland, 32,527 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Montgomery County, Maryland?

The median household income in Montgomery County, Maryland is $132,450/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,068 has a margin of error of ±$20. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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