Gaithersburg, MD Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,196
1-year change
+0.9%
$20/mo
5-year change
+17.1%
$320/mo
10-year change
+37.3%
$597/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gaithersburg

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,557/mo—0.0%
2016$1,575/mo+1.2%+1.2%
2017$1,598/mo+1.5%+2.6%
2018$1,624/mo+1.6%+4.3%
2019$1,679/mo+3.4%+7.8%
2020$1,746/mo+4.0%+12.1%
2021$1,761/mo+0.9%+13.1%
2022$1,975/mo+12.2%+26.8%
2023$2,075/mo+5.1%+33.3%
2024$2,118/mo+2.1%+36.0%
2025$2,192/mo+3.5%+40.8%
2026$2,181/mo-0.5%+40.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gaithersburg changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gaithersburg, MD was $1,553 in 2015-01 and is $2,196 as of 2026-09 — a change of $643 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 +17.1% ($320 per month). The current median is $2,196.

What has rent in Gaithersburg done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gaithersburg, MD has changed +37.3% ($597 per month). It is now $2,196.

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

Year over year, median rent in Gaithersburg, MD has increased +0.9% ($20/mo). Current median: $2,196.

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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.