What is the average apartment size in Potomac?

The average size for a Potomac, MD apartment is 1,062 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 Potomac?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Potomac is $3,292 per month, a 2.35% increase from last year’s average of $3,216.

What is the average apartment size in Potomac?

The typical apartment in Potomac offers about 1,062 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Potomac, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Potomac ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Potomac?

In Potomac, 15% of households rent while 85% 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 Potomac is $3,292, a 2.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,216.

One-bedroom apartments provide 838 square feet for $2,740, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,443 offer 1,126 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Potomac, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,292	1,062 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,740	838 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,443	1,126 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Potomac, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Potomac, MD have increased by 2.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,216 to $3,292.

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

The largest share of rentals in Potomac, MD (55%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Potomac, MD?

2,429 or 15% of the households in Potomac, MD are renter-occupied while 13,851 or 85% are owner-occupied.

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How Potomac Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Falls Church, VA	$2,331
Fairfax, VA	$2,351
Herndon, VA	$2,357
Reston, VA	$2,584
Mc Lean, VA	$2,794
Sterling, VA	$2,428
Germantown	$2,064
Vienna, VA	$2,423
Potomac	$3,292

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 Potomac 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.