Rent in Sandy Spring, MD
A 2-bedroom in Sandy Spring, MD (ZIP 20860) typically rents for about $2,590 a month, with a range of $2,438–$2,590. 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 | $2,240 | $2,111–$2,240 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,340 | $2,204–$2,340 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,590 | $2,438–$2,590 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,300 | $3,107–$3,300 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,890 | $3,658–$3,890 | 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).
Sandy Spring ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sandy Spring, MD?
- About $2,590 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,438–$2,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sandy Spring, MD?
- About $2,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,204–$2,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sandy Spring, MD?
- About $3,300 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,107–$3,300. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sandy Spring, MD?
- About $2,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,111–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sandy Spring, MD?
- About $3,890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,658–$3,890. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Sandy Spring, 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 Sandy Spring rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).