Rent in Dickerson, MD
A 2-bedroom in Dickerson, MD (ZIP 20842) typically rents for about $1,880 a month, with a range of $1,880–$2,438. 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,630 | $1,630–$2,111 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,640 | $1,580–$1,700 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,880 | $1,880–$2,438 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,062 | $1,723–$2,400 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,820 | $2,820–$3,658 | 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), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dickerson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dickerson, MD?
- About $1,880 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,880–$2,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dickerson, MD?
- About $1,640 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,580–$1,700. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dickerson, MD?
- About $2,062 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,723–$2,400. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dickerson, MD?
- About $1,630 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,630–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dickerson, MD?
- About $2,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,820–$3,658. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Dickerson, 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dickerson rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).