Germantown, MD Rent History

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

Today (2026-06)
$2,137
1-year change
+8.5%
$168/mo
5-year change
+26.7%
$450/mo
10-year change
+46.9%
$682/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Germantown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,425/mo0.0%
2016$1,443/mo+1.3%+1.3%
2017$1,469/mo+1.8%+3.1%
2018$1,503/mo+2.3%+5.5%
2019$1,516/mo+0.9%+6.4%
2020$1,577/mo+4.0%+10.7%
2021$1,642/mo+4.1%+15.2%
2022$1,843/mo+12.2%+29.3%
2023$1,927/mo+4.6%+35.2%
2024$1,999/mo+3.7%+40.3%
2025$1,974/mo-1.3%+38.5%
2026$2,060/mo+4.4%+44.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Germantown changed since 2015?

Median rent in Germantown, MD was $1,437 in 2015-01 and is $2,137 as of 2026-06 — a change of $700 per month over 11 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Germantown, MD has changed +26.7% ($450 per month). The current median is $2,137.

What has rent in Germantown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Germantown, MD has changed +46.9% ($682 per month). It is now $2,137.

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

Year over year, median rent in Germantown, MD has increased +8.5% ($168/mo). Current median: $2,137.

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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.