Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,438 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,068 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $46.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,438
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% more than in Maryland
- Typical rent
- $2,068
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% more than in Maryland
- Wage needed
- $46.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $97,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Maryland
Only here
Renting in Montgomery County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in the City of Baltimore, the typical rent is $1,331: 36% less than in Montgomery County ($2,068).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Montgomery County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Montgomery County was $2,283 a month in September 2026: 0.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,111 | $40.60 | $84,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204 | $42.38 | $88,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,438 | $46.88 | $97,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 | $59.75 | $124,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,658 | $70.35 | $146,320 |
HUD area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 49 ZIP codes in Montgomery County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,200 in 20899 to $3,660 in 20854. 31 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,438).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 20812 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,880 | $3,010 | $3,330 | $4,240 | $4,990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20814 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,620 | $2,730 | $3,020 | $3,850 | $4,530 |
| 20815 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,490 | $2,600 | $2,880 | $3,670 | $4,320 |
| 20816 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,810 | $2,930 | $3,240 | $4,130 | $4,860 |
| 20817 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20818 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20832 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,600 | $2,710 | $3,000 | $3,820 | $4,500 |
| 20833 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $2,230 | $2,330 | $2,580 | $3,290 | $3,870 |
| 20833 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,230 | $2,330 | $2,580 | $3,290 | $3,870 |
| 20837 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,150 | $2,240 | $2,480 | $3,160 | $3,720 |
| 20838 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,830 | $1,910 | $2,110 | $2,700 | $3,170 |
| 20839 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,880 | $2,400 | $2,820 |
| 20841 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,860 | $2,980 | $3,300 | $4,210 | $4,950 |
| 20842 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,880 | $2,400 | $2,820 |
| 20850 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,590 | $2,700 | $2,990 | $3,810 | $4,490 |
| 20851 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,050 | $2,140 | $2,370 | $3,020 | $3,560 |
| 20852 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,670 | $2,780 | $3,080 | $3,930 | $4,620 |
| 20853 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,300 | $2,930 | $3,450 |
| 20854 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20855 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,530 | $2,640 | $2,920 | $3,720 | $4,380 |
| 20860 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,240 | $2,340 | $2,590 | $3,300 | $3,890 |
| 20861 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20862 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20866 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,330 | $2,430 | $2,690 | $3,430 | $4,040 |
| 20868 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,490 | $3,170 | $3,740 |
| 20871 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,490 | $2,590 | $2,870 | $3,660 | $4,310 |
| 20872 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,840 | $1,920 | $2,120 | $2,700 | $3,180 |
| 20874 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,100 | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,080 | $3,630 |
| 20876 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,540 | $3,240 | $3,810 |
| 20877 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20878 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,310 | $2,410 | $2,670 | $3,400 | $4,010 |
| 20879 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,320 | $2,960 | $3,480 |
| 20880 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,180 | $2,280 | $2,520 | $3,210 | $3,780 |
| 20882 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,760 | $1,840 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,050 |
| 20886 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,240 | $2,850 | $3,360 |
| 20889 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,580 | $2,690 | $2,980 | $3,800 | $4,470 |
| 20892 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20894 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20895 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,180 | $2,280 | $2,520 | $3,210 | $3,780 |
| 20896 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,900 | $3,030 | $3,350 | $4,270 | $5,030 |
| 20899 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 20901 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,890 | $1,970 | $2,180 | $2,780 | $3,270 |
| 20902 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,240 | $2,340 | $2,590 | $3,300 | $3,890 |
| 20903 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,340 | $2,980 | $3,510 |
| 20904 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,310 | $2,940 | $3,470 |
| 20905 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,090 | $2,180 | $2,410 | $3,070 | $3,620 |
| 20906 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,070 | $2,160 | $2,390 | $3,050 | $3,590 |
| 20910 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $2,420 | $2,530 | $2,800 | $3,570 | $4,200 |
| 20912 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD | $1,810 | $1,890 | $2,090 | $2,660 | $3,140 |
- 20812 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,330$4,240
- 20814 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,020$3,850
- 20815 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,880$3,670
- 20816 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,240$4,130
- 20817 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,660$4,660
- 20818 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,660$4,660
- 20832 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,000$3,820
- 20833 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,580$3,290
- 20833 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,580$3,290
- 20837 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,480$3,160
- 20838 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,110$2,700
- 20839 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $1,880$2,400
- 20841 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,300$4,210
- 20842 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $1,880$2,400
- 20850 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,990$3,810
- 20851 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,370$3,020
- 20852 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,080$3,930
- 20853 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,300$2,930
- 20854 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,660$4,660
- 20855 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,920$3,720
- 20860 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,590$3,300
- 20861 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,470$3,150
- 20862 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,470$3,150
- 20866 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,690$3,430
- 20868 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,490$3,170
- 20871 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,870$3,660
- 20872 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,120$2,700
- 20874 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,420$3,080
- 20876 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,540$3,240
- 20877 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,380$3,030
- 20878 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,670$3,400
- 20879 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,320$2,960
- 20880 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,520$3,210
- 20882 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,030$2,590
- 20886 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,240$2,850
- 20889 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,980$3,800
- 20892 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,470$3,150
- 20894 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,470$3,150
- 20895 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,520$3,210
- 20896 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $3,350$4,270
- 20899 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $1,200$1,530
- 20901 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,180$2,780
- 20902 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,590$3,300
- 20903 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,340$2,980
- 20904 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,310$2,940
- 20905 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,410$3,070
- 20906 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,390$3,050
- 20910 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,800$3,570
- 20912 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD $2,090$2,660
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Montgomery County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
135,071 households rent in Montgomery County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Montgomery 52%
- Maryland 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Montgomery County
HUD lists 134 properties with homes for low-income households in Montgomery County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 79
- HUD-assisted
- 64
- public housing
- 2
15,703 homes in all; 11,102 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Rock Creek Terrace HUD-assisted 12602 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville 20853 526 homes, 457 low-income · For families · (301) 946-0393
- The Barrington Tax credit (LIHTC) 1901 E West Hwy, Silver Spring 20910 416 homes, 393 low-income · In service since 2005
- Bethesda Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 7001 Clarendon Rd, Bethesda 20814 372 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Georgian Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton 20902 371 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- Homecrest House South HUD-assisted 14508 Homecrest Rd, Silver Spring 20906 235 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 598-4000
- Tanglewood & Slig Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10400 Detrick Ave, Kensington 20895 268 homes, 209 low-income · For families · (240) 627-9590
- The Crossing at Olde Towne Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Olde Towne Ave, Gaithersburg 20877 199 low-income homes · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 124 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Woodside Manor-Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 10102 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring 20902 220 homes, 198 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 159 · In service since 2002
- The Willows Tax credit (LIHTC) 407 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg 20877 195 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Gardens of Traville Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 14431 Traville Gardens Cir, Rockville 20850 230 homes, 187 low-income · 1 bd: 118 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Takoma Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7051 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park 20912 187 low-income homes · Studio: 100 · 1 bd: 87 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (301) 270-1858
- Franklin Apartments HUD-assisted 7620 Maple Ave, Takoma Park 20912 183 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 622-7980
- Victory Forest LP Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10000 Brunswick Ave, Silver Spring 20910 181 homes, 180 low-income · 1 bd: 180 · In service since 2009 · For older adults · (301) 589-4030
- Forest Oak Towers Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 101 Odendhal Ave, Gaithersburg 20877 175 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults, families · (301) 258-1040
- The Fields of Suburban Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 School Dr, Gaithersburg 20878 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Rockville Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Blandford St, Rockville 20850 190 homes, 166 low-income · In service since 1999
- Waverly House Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4521 E West Hwy, Bethesda 20814 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 146 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, families
- Gramax Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 8060 13th St, Silver Spring 20910 180 homes, 153 low-income · 1 bd: 118 · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Lakeview House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10250 Westlake Dr, Bethesda 20817 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 152 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (301) 469-6927
- Londonderry Towers HUD-assisted 17060 King James Way, Gaithersburg 20877 150 low-income homes · For families · (301) 258-0553
- Inwood House HUD-assisted 10921 Inwood Ave, Silver Spring 20902 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults · (301) 649-6595
- Georgian Court Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3600 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring 20906 147 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 98 · In service since 2001 · For families · (301) 460-6655
- Shady Grove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 16125 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville 20855 144 low-income homes · In service since 1999 · For families · (301) 200-5176
- The Barrington Apartments HUD-assisted 1970 Rosemary Hills Dr, Silver Spring 20910 416 homes, 143 low-income · For families · (301) 587-2761
- Waters Landing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 12900 Falling Water Cir, Germantown 20874 143 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Arcola Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1135 University Blvd W, Silver Spring 20902 141 low-income homes · 1 bd: 141 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, families
- Park Montgomery Tax credit (LIHTC) 8860 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring 20903 141 low-income homes · In service since 2000
- Hillside Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Skidmore Blvd, Gaithersburg 20877 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Silver Spring Library Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 929 Bonifant St, Silver Spring 20910 149 homes, 139 low-income · 1 bd: 119 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Magruders Discovery HUD-assisted 10508 Westlake Dr, Bethesda 20817 134 low-income homes · For families · (301) 263-4455
- Parklane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7900 Spiceberry Cir, Gaithersburg 20877 137 homes, 128 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 77 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2002
- Fenton Silver Spring [aka] 900 Thayer Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 8240 Fenton St, Silver Spring 20910 124 low-income homes · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 51 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families · (240) 521-4839
- University Manor Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 University Blvd E, Silver Spring 20903 136 homes, 122 low-income · In service since 2000
- Alexander House Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8560 2nd Ave, Silver Spring 20910 122 low-income homes · 1 bd: 75 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Willow Manor at Fairland Tax credit (LIHTC) 13605 Robey Rd, Silver Spring 20904 122 low-income homes · 1 bd: 81 · 2 bd: 41 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Churchill Senior Living Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 21000 Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown 20874 133 homes, 121 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 103 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Churchill Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 21000 Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown 20874 121 low-income homes · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Pembridge Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2300 Blueridge Ave, Wheaton 20902 133 homes, 120 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 87 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2004 · For families
- The Grand Tax credit (LIHTC) 5801 Nicholson Ln, Rockville 20852 546 homes, 110 low-income · In service since 1999
- Hampshire Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3210 Norbeck Rd, Silver Spring 20906 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 108 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Park View at Aspen Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 3136 Bel Pre Rd, Aspen Hill 20906 120 homes, 108 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 59 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Airpark Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8511 Snouffer School Rd, Gaithersburg 20879 106 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Parkview Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 7667 Maple Ave, Takoma Park 20912 125 homes, 105 low-income
- Damascus Gardens HUD-assisted 9825 Bethesda Church Rd, Damascus 20872 104 low-income homes · For families · (301) 253-2626
- Great Hope Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Good Hope Dr, Silver Spring 20905 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 25 · In service since 2002
- Spring Parc HUD-assisted 1901 Treetop Ln, Silver Spring 20904 400 homes, 100 low-income · For families · (866) 763-1729
- Heritage House HUD-assisted 95 Dawson Ave, Rockville 20850 100 low-income homes · For families · (301) 762-8621
- Olney Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 18301 Georgia Ave, Olney 20832 100 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Argent Condominium Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 Blair Mill Rd, Silver Spring 20910 96 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Victory Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1090 Milestone Dr, Silver Spring 20904 105 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Rebecca Apts HUD-assisted 10920 Connecticut Ave, Kensington 20895 95 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 949-8732
- Stewartown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 9310 Merust Ln, Gaithersburg 20879 94 low-income homes · In service since 2001 · For families · (301) 840-1998
- UNIVERSITY GARDENS I and II HUD-assisted 440 University Blvd E, Silver Spring 20901 92 homes, 91 low-income · For older adults · (301) 445-5540
- Somerset Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3115 Hewitt Ave, Silver Spring 20906 99 homes, 89 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Snowdens Ridge HUD-assisted 2035 Harlequin Ter, Silver Spring 20904 87 low-income homes · For families · (301) 622-4098
- Randolph Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring 20904 83 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Galaxy Phase I LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 8025 13th St, Silver Spring 20910 195 homes, 82 low-income · In service since 2012
- Willow Manor at Clopper's Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 18003 Mateny Rd, Germantown 20874 102 homes, 81 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 65 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Barclay One Tax credit (LIHTC) 4716 Bradley Blvd, Chevy Chase 20815 81 low-income homes · In service since 2006
- Elizabeth House III Apts. HUD-assisted 1315 Apple Ave, Silver Spring 20910 267 homes, 80 low-income · For families
- David Scull Courts Public housing 1200 1st St, Rockville 20850 76 low-income homes · Run by Rockville Housing Enterprises · (301) 424-6265
- Andrew Kim House HUD-assisted 2100 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney 20832 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults · (301) 260-2500
- Mount Jezreel Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 University Blvd E, Silver Spring 20901 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Covenant Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 18909 Waring Station Rd, Germantown 20874 89 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 57 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Homes at Quaker Lane Tax credit (LIHTC) 17330 Quaker Ln, Sandy Spring 20860 80 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Oaks at Olde Towne Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg 20877 72 homes, 71 low-income · In service since 2002
- Silver Spring Metro Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1215 E West Hwy, Silver Spring 20910 223 homes, 68 low-income · Studio: 28 · 1 bd: 97 · 2 bd: 98 · In service since 2004 · For families
- National Park Seminary Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2801 Linden Ln, Silver Spring 20910 66 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Heritage Park Aka Dawson Adams Mutual Homes HUD-assisted 95 Dawson Ave, Rockville 20850 65 low-income homes · For families · (301) 762-7705
- Woodfield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) Woodfield Road and, Damascus 20872 70 homes, 64 low-income · In service since 2019 · For families
- Spring Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8007 Eastern Ave, Silver Spring 20910 83 homes, 58 low-income · In service since 2006 · For families
- Victory Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9440 Newbridge Dr, Potomac 20854 72 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Bauer Drive Elderly HUD-assisted 14639 Bauer Dr, Rockville 20853 142 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (301) 460-4545
- Relp One Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 213 Marsh Hollow Pl, Rockville 20850 56 low-income homes · In service since 2005
- Greenhills Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10572 Tralee Ter, Damascus 20872 77 homes, 55 low-income · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Main Street Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Monroe Pl, Rockville 20850 70 homes, 53 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Wheaton Metro Kiss & Ride Tax credit (LIHTC) 11175 Georgia Ave, Wheaton 20902 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Beall S Grant Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 254 N Washington St, Rockville 20850 60 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Halpine Hamlet Tax credit (LIHTC) 5511 Halpine Pl, Rockville 20851 67 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2012 · For families
- The Flats at Columbia Pike HUD-assisted 11556 February Cir, Silver Spring 20904 242 homes, 49 low-income · For families · (301) 622-4801
- Scotland Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 7800 Scotland Dr, Potomac 20854 75 homes, 49 low-income · In service since 2019 · For people with disabilities, families
- Manchester Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8401 Manchester Rd, Silver Spring 20901 53 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2000
- Victory Oaks at Saint Camillus HUD-assisted 700 Block Beacon Road, Silver Spring 20901 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 445-1445
- Blair Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7719 Eastern Ave, Takoma Park 20912 52 homes, 47 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Greenwood Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8502 Greenwood Ave, Silver Spring 20912 49 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Edinburgh House Tax credit (LIHTC) 7513 Maple Ave, Takoma Park 20912 45 homes, 39 low-income · In service since 2012
- Montgomery White Oak IV HUD-assisted 11438 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring 20904 176 homes, 37 low-income · For families · (301) 622-4048
- Maple Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 7610 Maple Ave, Takoma Park 20912 36 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Revitz House HUD-assisted 6111 Montrose Rd, Rockville 20852 250 homes, 32 low-income · For older adults · (301) 770-8400
- Victory Haven HUD-assisted 9616 Main St, Damascus 20872 72 homes, 30 low-income · For families · (301) 368-3322
- Takoma Park Preservation-Houston Tax credit (LIHTC) 641 Houston Ave, Takoma Park 20912 28 homes, 25 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families
- Takoma Park Preservation-Flower Tax credit (LIHTC) 8624 Flower Ave, Takoma Park 20912 27 homes, 24 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families
- Hughes Housing Inc HUD-assisted 10720 Georgia Ave, Wheaton 20902 23 low-income homes · For older adults · (301) 929-8881
- Montgomery Club Vi HUD-assisted 204 Water St, Gaithersburg 20877 109 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (301) 921-1010
- Residences on the Lane Apartments HUD-assisted 198 E Montgomery Ave, Rockville 20850 22 low-income homes · For older adults · (240) 427-5666
- Chelsea Towers HUD-assisted 7401 Westlake Ter, Bethesda 20817 238 homes, 21 low-income · For families · (301) 587-3381
- Great Hope Homes HUD-assisted 1122 Good Hope Dr, Silver Spring 20905 104 homes, 21 low-income · For families · (301) 384-5481
- Gilbert Highlands Tax credit (LIHTC) 8508 Flower Ave, Takoma Park 20912 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families
- Vista at White Oak V Apartments HUD-assisted 11628 Stewart Ln, Silver Spring 20904 96 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (301) 622-4048
- Second Step HUD-assisted 9909 Sidney Road, Rockville 20851 36 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 715-3673
- Takoma Park Preservation -University Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 University Blvd E, Silver Spring 20903 20 homes, 18 low-income · In service since 2008 · For families
- St. Lukes Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 9417 Horizon Run Road, Bethesda 20814 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 493-4200
- Columbia Towers Limited HUD-assisted 12005 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring 20904 14 low-income homes · For families · (301) 929-6711
- Hampden Lane/Lasko Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 4913 Hampden Ln, Bethesda 20814 12 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 2011
- Next Step Housing HUD-assisted 9168 Turtle Dove Ln, Gaithersburg 20879 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 840-9621
- Woodfield Commons HUD-assisted 26380 Woodfield Rd, Damascus 20872 73 homes, 11 low-income · (240) 221-1465
- Waterside Homes HUD-assisted 9210 Weathervane Pl, Gaithersburg 20886 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 493-0047
- Camp Hill Square HUD-assisted 17825 Washington Grove Ln, Gaithersburg 20877 51 homes, 10 low-income · For families · (301) 948-0272
- Ashmore Homes HUD-assisted 13501 Derry Glen Ct, Germantown 20874 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 217-0314, ext. 103
- Centennial Housing HUD-assisted 18945 Quail Valley Blvd, Gaithersburg 20879 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 840-2000
- Vesta Germantown HUD-assisted 18 Doxdam Ct, Germantown 20876 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 296-6333
- Montgomery Housing Inc HUD-assisted 678 W Side Dr, Gaithersburg 20878 11 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 840-2000
- New Hampshire Housing Development Corporation HUD-assisted 12407 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring 20904 9 low-income homes · For older adults
- Thomas Street Housing HUD-assisted 102 Thomas St, Rockville 20850 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 572-6585, ext. 2146
- Momentum at Shady Grove HUD-assisted 16011 Redland Rd, Derwood 20855 102 homes, 8 low-income · (301) 637-0686
- Wash-Mclaughlin Christian HUD-assisted 6501 Poplar Ave, Takoma Park 20912 9 homes, 8 low-income · For older adults · (301) 270-6940
- Aurora Homes HUD-assisted 7915 Eastern Ave, Silver Spring 20910 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 917-6645
- Silver Flower Homes aka MCCH, tbd HUD-assisted 8316 Flower Ave, Takoma Park 20912 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 217-0314, ext. 109
- Mcarc Lawrence Avenue HUD-assisted 3800 Lawrence Ave, Kensington 20895 13 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 942-2932
- Youth in Transition HUD-assisted 8210 Houston Ct, Takoma Park 20912 12 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 657-4017
- Mcarc New Hampshire HUD-assisted 15205 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring 20905 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 236-4333
- MCARC Randolph Rd 1600 E Randolph Silver Spring, M HUD-assisted 1600 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring 20904 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (301) 236-4333
- Esperance Homes (Family Services) HUD-assisted 13 Shuttle Ct, Gaithersburg 20878 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (240) 403-0890
- Second Step II HUD-assisted 9901 Braddock Rd, Silver Spring 20903 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (301) 948-2929
- Scotland Community HUD-assisted 7838 Scotland Dr, Potomac 20854 70 homes, 5 low-income · (301) 983-2248
- Fireside Park Apartments Public housing 735 Monroe St, Rockville 20850 236 homes, 4 low-income · Run by Rockville Housing Enterprises · (301) 424-6265
- Capital Area Housing Corporation HUD-assisted 1121 University Blvd W, Silver Spring 20902 1 low-income home · For people with disabilities · (609) 951-9900
- Barrington Apts Formally Rosemary Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1927 E West Hwy, Silver Spring 20910 396 homes
- Tanglewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8902 Manchester Rd, Silver Spring 20901 132 homes
- Corrigan Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 8515 Snouffer School Rd, Gaithersburg 20879 106 homes
- MHLP X Tax credit (LIHTC) 21121 Futura Ct, Germantown 20876 70 homes
- SSMC V LLC the Bennington at Silver Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 1215 E West Hwy, Silver Spring 20910 68 homes
- Forest Glen Main Master Tenant LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 9615 Dewitt Dr, Silver Spring 20910 55 homes
- Takoma Park Preservation -Houston Tax credit (LIHTC) 641 Houston Ave, Takoma Park 20912 50 homes
11 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Montgomery County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Montgomery County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $166,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,900 – $2,322
- 1 bedroom $1,984 – $2,424
- 2 bedrooms $2,194 – $2,682
- 3 bedrooms $2,796 – $3,418
- 4 bedrooms $3,292 – $4,024
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 7,992 vouchers (240) 627-9400 Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co: hud@hocmc.org
- Rockville Housing Enterprises Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 584 vouchers · 312 public housing units (301) 424-6265 Rockville Housing Enterprises: jhedrick@rockvillehe.org
Housing agencies in Maryland Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Maryland
What Maryland law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(b)(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(e)(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-401(c)(1)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-402(c)(2)(i)
- Only a court order can remove youMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-216(b)
- Protection from retaliationMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-208.1(a)(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Montgomery County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Montgomery County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.(hip)
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown · Spanish
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What you need before you get the keys.
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- First month
- $2,438
- Security deposit
- $2,438
- Total
- $4,876
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- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Montgomery County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,111; 1 bedroom: $2,204; 2 bedrooms: $2,438; 3 bedrooms: $3,107; 4 bedrooms: $3,658. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Montgomery County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,438) without spending more than 30% of income takes $46.88 an hour full time, or $97,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Montgomery County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $83,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Montgomery County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,194 and $2,682 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Montgomery County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,200 in 20899 to $3,660 in 20854. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Montgomery County?
HUD lists 134 properties with homes for low-income households in Montgomery County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Montgomery County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Montgomery County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).