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ZIP 20852

Pop. 48,180·Montgomery County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,313/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$348
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ZIP 20852 · $2,313
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,863
1 BR
$1,923
2 BR
$2,142
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,175
Research median
$2,142/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,756/yr
At $2,313/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyMontgomery County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20852 (Rockville, MD) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,180
Median income
$122,472
Median age
38.5
Renters
56.6%
Age distribution
18.4%
25.5%
27.4%
17.2%
Under 1818.4%
18–3425.5%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.5%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
16%
18.9%
White54.2%
Black9.1%
Hispanic16%
Asian18.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
74.8%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma7.6%
Some college12%
Bachelor's+74.8%
Housing tenure
43.4%
56.6%
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20852 in Rockville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,810 → $2,313
up 27.8%
Income
$113,482 → $122,472
up 7.9%
Population
48,194 → 48,180
up 0.0%
Renter share
58.1% → 56.6%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
73.4% → 74.8%
+1.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20852 in Rockville, MD has shifted from $1,810 to $2,313, up 27.8% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $113,482 to $122,472 across the same window, up 7.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 58.1% to 56.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20852 in Rockville, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20852 covers Rockville, MD. The median rent here is $2,313/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,923/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,142/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($122,472/yr), ZIP 20852 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 20852?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20852 (Rockville, MD) is $2,313. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20852 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20852's median rent of $2,313/mo is $348 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20852 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 20852 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #42 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,313/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20852?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,313/mo in ZIP 20852. The local median household income is $122,472/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20852?

Rent in ZIP 20852 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20852 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20852 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,313/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($122,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20852 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20852 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.6% of ZIP 20852 households are renters, while 43.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20852 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20852 compare to the rest of Rockville?

ZIP 20852 is more affordable than Rockville overall. At $2,313/mo, it's $113 below the Rockville citywide median of $2,426/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20852 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20852 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,313/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 20852's median household income ($122,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20852 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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