Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD

Prices and availability in Potomac, MD were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Potomac, MD are: Scotland Townhomes and 9758 Pleasant Gate Ln.

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

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Potomac are about 19 years old, on average. Of these, 83% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 67% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Potomac are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 40% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.