Affordable Rental Housing

The City of Rockville offers affordable rental units through its Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program. MPDU rentals are available in a number of properties throughout the city. Applicants must submit their MPDU applications through the rental properties.

View Map of All MPDU Apartments in Rockville 

View List of All MPDU Apartments in Rockville

Still have questions? Contact:

Housing Programs
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240-314-8312
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Properties with Available Rental Units

Updated August 31, 2023

Some developments give priority to people over age 55 during the initial lease-up of units. Contact the rental property to confirm availability.

PropertyBedroom SizeQuantityDate AvailableContact
Kanso Twinbrook
12503 Ardennes Avenue
One bedroomThreeNow833-314-8080

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Monthly Rental Rate Limits

Monthly rental rates are reviewed and recalculated every year in June and are based on a formula in the MPDU law. As of June 2023, MPDU rental rates are as follows:

Bedroom SizeRental Rate
Studio$1,248
1-Bedroom$1,425
1-Bedroom with den$1,513
2-Bedroom$1,602
2-Bedroom with den$1,695
3-Bedroom$1,784

Income Eligibility

The minimum household income limit for FY 2024 is 2.5x MPDU rent (adjusted for bedroom count).

Household income maximum limits are based on gross household income per year. Family size includes dependents claimed on submitted federal tax forms.

Household SizeFY 2024 Maximum Household Income
1 person$63,900
2 people$73,000
3 people$82,200
4 people$91,300
5 people$98,600

Housing Choice Vouchers

Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly known as Section 8 rental certificates, can be used toward payments for an MPDU rental. Housing Choice Vouchers must be issued by Rockville Housing Enterprises to be used in the City of Rockville. Vouchers issued by the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission or other housing agencies may be used, but must be ported into Rockville Housing Enterprises. Please contact Rockville Housing Enterprises about using a voucher in an MPDU rental at 301-424-6265 or by visiting their office at 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite #203, Rockville, MD 20850.