Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Gaithersburg, MD 20877
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,380 (+8.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,887 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,060 | $1,910 | +7.9% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,242 ±$664 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,150 | $1,970 | +9.1% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,554 ±$103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,200 | +8.2% | $2,142–2,618 | $2,013 ±$139 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,030 | $2,780 | +9% | $2,727–3,333 | $2,324 ±$212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,570 | $3,260 | +9.5% | $3,213–3,927 | $3,025 ±$496 |
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 20877
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20876 | Germantown | $2,540 | $2,191 |
| 20878 | Gaithersburg | $2,670 | $2,197 |
| 20879 | Gaithersburg | $2,320 | $1,881 |
| 20874 | Germantown | $2,420 | $2,015 |
| 20880 | Washington Grove | $2,520 | – |
| 20872 | Damascus | $2,120 | $1,649 |
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.