Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD

Prices and availability in Potomac, MD were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Potomac, MD are: The Perry Apartments, Scotland Townhomes, 8207 Geneva Mason Road, Unit N/A, 7950 Inverness Ridge Rd, Unit 7950 and 11326 Emerald Park Road, Unit Emerald Park Townhouse.

The average rent in Potomac, MD is $3,216.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Potomac, MD is between $2,334 and $3,985.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Potomac, MD is between $2,334 and $5,055.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Potomac, MD is between $2,334 and $5,800.

In Potomac 15% of the housing is rented out compared to 85% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 35% of Potomac's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 41% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Potomac is 19 years old, with 83% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 67% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Potomac come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 36% of all rentals in Potomac. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.