Rent in Ashton, MD
A 2-bedroom in Ashton, MD (ZIP 20861) typically rents for about $2,470 a month, with a range of $2,438–$2,470. Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay about 0.87% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,140 | $2,111–$2,140 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,230 | $2,204–$2,230 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,470 | $2,438–$2,470 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,150 | $3,107–$3,150 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,710 | $3,658–$3,710 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ashton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ashton, MD?
- About $2,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,438–$2,470. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ashton, MD?
- About $2,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,204–$2,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ashton, MD?
- About $3,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,107–$3,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ashton, MD?
- About $2,140 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,111–$2,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ashton, MD?
- About $3,710 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,658–$3,710. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Ashton, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay a typical 0.87% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ashton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).