Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Germantown, MD 20874
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,420 (+9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,995 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $1,930 | +8.8% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,739 ±$178 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,190 | $1,990 | +10.1% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,699 ±$64 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,220 | +9% | $2,178–2,662 | $2,015 ±$97 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,080 | $2,800 | +10% | $2,772–3,388 | $2,257 ±$109 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,630 | $3,290 | +10.3% | $3,267–3,993 | $2,593 ±$182 |
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 20874
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20872 | Damascus | $2,120 | $1,649 |
| 20876 | Germantown | $2,540 | $2,191 |
| 20871 | Clarksburg | $2,870 | $2,204 |
| 20877 | Gaithersburg | $2,380 | $2,013 |
| 20878 | Gaithersburg | $2,670 | $2,197 |
| 20879 | Gaithersburg | $2,320 | $1,881 |
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.