Germantown Apartments for Rent

Germantown: Not Just For Germans

Germantown, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., was named by travelers who thought the area’s inhabitants sounded vaguely German. As it turns out, these travelers must not have been very good at identifying accents since most of the townspeople were of English stock. Oh well, the name stuck anyway.

You know what else stuck in Germantown? Money. Germantown's median income is between 70,000 and 80,000 and there aren’t many individuals here who are living in poverty. This is typical of the suburbs ringing our nation's capital.

If you think that Germantown sounds oddly familiar, it may be because The X-Files featured Germantown in more than a few episodes. Don’t worry though, this isn’t a spooky city. Not by a long shot.

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Pricing out Your New Apartment

Whether you’re looking for a cozy apartment near the park of an enormous, three bedroom pad near downtown, there are plenty of quality living spaces in Germantown. Just how much can you expect to pay for an apartment here? Take a look at the rent chart and you’ll be able to see the average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. If you’re ready to find your dream apartment right now, get moving on your rental reconnaissance by clicking on the units listed below. Want to learn more about life in Germantown? Read on!

Germantown for Dummies

(Not to be confused with German For Dummies.)

Neck deep in one of the wealthiest parts of the country, Germantown has been named one of the Best Places to Live by CNN. Germantown stands out because of its air quality index, commute time, high property values, and first-rate education system, among other things. Far from being a town for only Germans (or Englishmen pretending to be German to fool unwitting travelers), Germantown is actually an extremely diverse city. Additionally, half of the households are made up of married couples and nearly 90% of its residents have healthcare.

The good people of Germantown don’t want you getting lost when you first move here. That’s why they’ve broken the city into manageable villages that are easy to navigate and a breeze to get to know. In Germantown, you can find Churchill Village, Neelsville Village, and Gunners Lake Village, among others. Researching the neighborhoods before you move will help you pick out the perfect apartment in the perfect part of town.

Germantown, Oh Germantown, How We Love Thy Entertainment Options

Whether you're a young buck with an itch to burn some calories or a budding thespian with a hankering for the performance arts, Germantown is the place to be. Check out the South Germantown Recreational Park if you’re hoping to enjoy the Maryland sunshine or get a little exercise. The playground is even castle-themed, making the park a little piece of Germany in your own backyard. As for the performing arts, the Black Rock Center for the Arts puts on quite a few shows throughout the year. Be sure to keep an eye on the center’s calendar so you don’t miss out on any of the fun.

Germantown has to put its money where its mouth is, er, its steins where its name is when Oktoberfest in the D.C. Area rolls around. This celebration is second to none, and first for fun. Though the emphasis is on the beer (which you can drink outside in the biergarten), kids aren’t left out of the German-themed fun. They won’t have any access to the alcohol, of course, but the even does have an ample supply of bouncy castles that will keep them satisfied.

What are you waiting for? Bounce into a new apartment in Germantown today and start living the great life!