Studio Apartment Rent in Gaithersburg, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gaithersburg, Maryland as of October 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,196 and +54% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gaithersburg
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gaithersburg
Compare Gaithersburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Ocean City | $880 |
| 4 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 5 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 6 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 7 | Bladensburg | $1,213 |
| 8 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 9 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 10 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 11 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 12 | Havre de Grace | $1,250 |
| 13 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 14 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 15 | Rossville | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac | $3,020 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $2,675 |
| 3 | New Market | $2,530 |
| 4 | Lake Arbor | $2,462 |
| 5 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 6 | Chevy Chase | $2,370 |
| 7 | Rockville | $2,297 |
| 8 | Clinton | $2,270 |
| 9 | Brandywine | $2,250 |
| 10 | Upper Marlboro | $2,115 |
| 11 | Jessup | $2,110 |
| 12 | Gambrills | $2,100 |
| 13 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 14 | Hanover | $2,050 |
| 15 | Bowie | $2,022 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gaithersburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gaithersburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MD | 11 mi | $2,675 | +$692 (+35%) |
| Kensington, MD | 11.8 mi | $2,080 | +$97 (+5%) |
| McLean, VA | 13.5 mi | $2,213 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 14.6 mi | $1,592 | $-391 (-20%) |
| Vienna, VA | 16.4 mi | $2,547 | +$564 (+28%) |
| Takoma Park, MD | 17.8 mi | $1,298 | $-685 (-35%) |
| Oakton, VA | 19 mi | $2,350 | +$367 (+19%) |
| New Market, MD | 19.1 mi | $2,530 | +$547 (+28%) |
| Chillum, MD | 19.3 mi | $1,410 | $-573 (-29%) |
| Washington, DC | 20.1 mi | $2,145 | +$162 (+8%) |
| Hyattsville, MD | 20.4 mi | $1,840 | $-143 (-7%) |
| College Park, MD | 21.1 mi | $1,722 | $-261 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Gaithersburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gaithersburg?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gaithersburg, Maryland is $1,983 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,196.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gaithersburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,320 ($6,610/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gaithersburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gaithersburg's studio median of $1,983 is +54% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gaithersburg rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Gaithersburg ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gaithersburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Silver Spring ($1,592), Takoma Park ($1,298), Chillum ($1,410).