What is the average apartment size in Gaithersburg?

The average size for a Gaithersburg, MD apartment is 949 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 Gaithersburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Gaithersburg is $2,058 per month, a 1.12% increase from last year’s average of $2,036.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gaithersburg?

In Gaithersburg, studios rent for $1,688 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,856 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,198 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,417 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gaithersburg?

The typical apartment in Gaithersburg offers about 949 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gaithersburg?

Studio apartments in Gaithersburg average 514 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 784 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,069 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,220 sq. ft.

Gaithersburg, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gaithersburg?

The typical rent budget in Gaithersburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gaithersburg?

In Gaithersburg, 49% of households rent while 51% 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 Gaithersburg is $2,058, a 1.12% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,036.

Studio Apartments at $1,688 offer the most budget-friendly option with 514 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 784 square feet for $1,856, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,198 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,220 sq ft) for $2,417, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gaithersburg, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,058	949 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,688	514 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,856	784 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,198	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,417	1,220 sq. ft.

Gaithersburg, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Gaithersburg, MD have increased by 1.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,036 to $2,058.

What's the typical rent budget in Gaithersburg, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Gaithersburg, MD (45%) 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 Gaithersburg, MD?

12,677 or 49% of the households in Gaithersburg, MD are renter-occupied while 13,342 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Gaithersburg, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Gaithersburg City	$2,063

How Gaithersburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gaithersburg	$2,058
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
Bethesda	$2,765
Capitol Heights	$1,569
Mc Lean, VA	$2,794
Germantown	$2,064
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,788
Montgomery Village, MD	$1,647
Takoma Park, MD	$1,667
Derwood, MD	$2,302
Kensington, MD	$2,425
Burtonsville, MD	$2,088
Damascus, MD	$1,990

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 Gaithersburg 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.