Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Rockville, MD 20851
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,370 (+7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,043 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,910 | +7.3% | $1,845–2,255 | $1,697 ±$110 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $1,970 | +8.6% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,784 ±$49 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,200 | +7.7% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,975 ±$185 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,020 | $2,780 | +8.6% | $2,718–3,322 | $2,388 ±$369 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,560 | $3,260 | +9.2% | $3,204–3,916 | $2,717 ±$202 |
Small Area FMRs for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,438.
What renters pay in 20851
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20850 | Rockville | $2,990 | $2,499 |
| 20852 | Rockville | $3,080 | $2,494 |
| 20853 | Rockville | $2,300 | $1,450 |
| 20854 | Potomac | $3,660 | $2,890 |
| 20855 | Derwood | $2,920 | $2,583 |
| 20842 | Dickerson | $1,880 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Montgomery County, MD · All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.