What is the average apartment size in Germantown?

The average size for a Germantown, MD apartment is 949 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Germantown?

As of Jul / 2025, the average rent in Germantown is $2,103 per month, a 3.58% increase from last year’s average of $2,030.

What is the average apartment size in Germantown?

The typical apartment in Germantown offers about 949 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Germantown, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Germantown?

The typical rent budget in Germantown ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Germantown?

In Germantown, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 11, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $2,103, a 3.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,030.

One-bedroom apartments provide 727 square feet for $1,767, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,235 offer 1,049 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,347 sq ft) for $3,052, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Germantown, MD

Last updated: November 11, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,103	949 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,767	727 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,235	1,049 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,052	1,347 sq. ft.

Germantown, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Germantown, MD have increased by 3.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,030 to $2,103.

What's the typical rent budget in Germantown, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Germantown, MD (42%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Germantown, MD?

10,553 or 33% of the households in Germantown, MD are renter-occupied while 21,313 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Germantown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.