Germantown, MD Rent History

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

Today (2026-09)
$2,026
1-year change
+2.7%
$53/mo
5-year change
+20.8%
$349/mo
10-year change
+44.3%
$622/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Germantown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,384/mo—0.0%
2016$1,401/mo+1.2%+1.2%
2017$1,424/mo+1.6%+2.9%
2018$1,459/mo+2.5%+5.4%
2019$1,472/mo+0.9%+6.4%
2020$1,532/mo+4.1%+10.7%
2021$1,596/mo+4.2%+15.3%
2022$1,786/mo+11.9%+29.0%
2023$1,867/mo+4.5%+34.9%
2024$1,937/mo+3.7%+40.0%
2025$1,991/mo+2.8%+43.9%
2026$1,992/mo+0.1%+43.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Germantown changed since 2015?

Median rent in Germantown, MD was $1,396 in 2015-01 and is $2,026 as of 2026-09 — a change of $630 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 +20.8% ($349 per month). The current median is $2,026.

What has rent in Germantown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Germantown, MD has changed +44.3% ($622 per month). It is now $2,026.

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

Year over year, median rent in Germantown, MD has increased +2.7% ($53/mo). Current median: $2,026.

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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.