Gaithersburg, Maryland · Flat 10% fee
Gaithersburg property management
Maryland Rental Managers leases and manages single-family homes, townhomes, and condos across Gaithersburg — Olde Towne to the Washingtonian corridor — for a flat 10% of monthly rent with a 7-day leasing guarantee, City of Gaithersburg rental licensing included.
70,708
Gaithersburg residents (Census ACS 2024)
$2,058
median gross rent (Census ACS 2020–2024)
NIST
headquarters campus on Bureau Drive
2-year
City of Gaithersburg rental license
The market
Why Gaithersburg rentals stay leased
Gaithersburg anchors the I-270 technology corridor. NIST's headquarters campus on Bureau Drive brings thousands of scientists and federal staff to the city, the MARC Brunswick Line stops at the historic Gaithersburg station in Olde Towne for the commute into Washington, and the RIO Lakefront and Downtown Crown districts keep the city's amenity profile strong for renters comparing suburbs.
With a median gross rent of $2,058 (Census ACS 2020–2024) and Montgomery County's deep tenant pool, well-managed Gaithersburg rentals move quickly — our job is pricing them right and having them ready before they're vacant.
Compliance
City of Gaithersburg rental license — handled
Rentals in Gaithersburg — including single-family homes — are licensed by the City of Gaithersburg under Chapter 18AA of the city code, through the Neighborhood Services Division. The license runs on a two-year cycle ($150), and the city conducts a complete interior and exterior inspection before issuing it. We handle the application, inspection scheduling, and renewals as part of standard management — plus MDE lead-paint registration for pre-1978 homes.
City of Gaithersburg — Rental Housing Licensing ↗Coverage
Where we manage in Gaithersburg
Olde Towne / MARC station
ZIP 20877
Gaithersburg west / Washingtonian
ZIP 20878
Gaithersburg east / Goshen side
ZIP 20879
Kentlands & Lakelands area
ZIP 20878
FAQ
Gaithersburg landlord questions, answered
Do I need a rental license in Gaithersburg?＋
Yes. The City of Gaithersburg licenses all rentals, including single-family homes, under Chapter 18AA of the city code — a two-year license ($150) with a complete interior and exterior inspection before issuance. We handle it end-to-end for every property we manage.
What does property management cost in Gaithersburg?＋
A flat 10% of monthly rent, charged only on rent actually collected — no setup fee, no cancellation fee, month-to-month agreement.
Who rents in Gaithersburg?＋
NIST scientists and federal staff, I-270 corridor tech and biotech workers, and DC commuters using the MARC Brunswick Line from the Olde Towne station. The RIO Lakefront and Downtown Crown districts make the city an easy sell to relocating tenants.
Which parts of Gaithersburg do you cover?＋
All of the city — ZIP codes 20877, 20878, and 20879 — including Kentlands, Lakelands, and the Washingtonian corridor, plus surrounding Montgomery County.
Sources: City of Gaithersburg — Rental Housing Licensing · Gaithersburg City Code — Chapter 18AA Rental Housing Licensing · Census Reporter — Gaithersburg, MD (ACS) · NIST — Gaithersburg campus