Gaithersburg, MD Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,187
1-year change
-3.2%
$-72/mo
5-year change
+20.4%
$370/mo
10-year change
+36.2%
$581/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gaithersburg

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,580/mo0.0%
2016$1,597/mo+1.1%+1.1%
2017$1,624/mo+1.7%+2.8%
2018$1,649/mo+1.5%+4.4%
2019$1,700/mo+3.1%+7.6%
2020$1,768/mo+4.0%+11.9%
2021$1,780/mo+0.7%+12.7%
2022$1,995/mo+12.1%+26.3%
2023$2,097/mo+5.1%+32.7%
2024$2,143/mo+2.2%+35.6%
2025$2,264/mo+5.6%+43.3%
2026$2,209/mo-2.4%+39.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gaithersburg changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gaithersburg, MD was $1,573 in 2015-01 and is $2,187 as of 2026-06 — a change of $614 per month over 11 years.

How much has Gaithersburg rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Gaithersburg, MD has changed +20.4% ($370 per month). The current median is $2,187.

What has rent in Gaithersburg done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gaithersburg, MD has changed +36.2% ($581 per month). It is now $2,187.

Is rent in Gaithersburg going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Gaithersburg, MD has decreased -3.2% ($-72/mo). Current median: $2,187.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.