What is the average apartment size in Fort Washington?

The average size for a Fort Washington, MD apartment is 818 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fort Washington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Fort Washington is $1,583 per month, a 1.74% decrease from last year’s average of $1,611.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Washington?

The typical apartment in Fort Washington offers about 818 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fort Washington, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Washington?

The typical rent budget in Fort Washington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Washington?

In Fort Washington, 9% of households rent while 91% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Washington is $1,583, a 1.74% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,611.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,454, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,636 offer 899 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (986 sq ft) for $1,880, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Washington, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,583	818 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,454	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,636	899 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,880	986 sq. ft.

Fort Washington, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Washington, MD have decreased by 1.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,611 to $1,583.

What's the typical rent budget in Fort Washington, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Fort Washington, MD (63%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fort Washington, MD?

738 or 9% of the households in Fort Washington, MD are renter-occupied while 7,788 or 91% are owner-occupied.

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How Fort Washington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Washington	$1,583
Baltimore City	$1,644
Silver Spring	$1,977
Frederick	$1,931
Rockville	$2,366
Hyattsville	$1,890
Columbia	$2,143
Laurel	$1,930
Annapolis	$2,258
Gaithersburg	$2,058
Bethesda	$2,765
Washington, DC	$2,498
Arlington, VA	$2,667
Alexandria, VA	$2,158
Falls Church, VA	$2,331
Capitol Heights	$1,569
Suitland	$1,780
Waldorf	$2,098
Springfield, VA	$2,180
District Heights	$1,507
Upper Marlboro	$2,158

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fort Washington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.