Apartment Acquisitions · Gaithersburg
Sell Your Commercial Property In Gaithersburg, MD
From Kentlands to Rio Washingtonian Center, we buy Gaithersburg multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Gaithersburg Submarkets: Kentlands · Olde Towne Gaithersburg · Rio Washingtonian Center · Montgomery Village — Montgomery County, MD
Why Gaithersburg
Why We Buy Multifamily In Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD is an incorporated city of 69,825 residents in Montgomery County, per ACS 2020-2024. Renters head 49.2% of households, and 49.8% of homes sit in buildings of five or more units. Two research employers anchor demand: the NIST campus and AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg site. Gaithersburg is outside Montgomery County's rent stabilization law, and parcels pay a city tax rate on top of the county rate. This profile covers rents, taxes and local rules for owners who want to sell commercial property in Gaithersburg, MD.
NIST Gaithersburg campus
NIST's 579-acre Gaithersburg campus had a daytime worker population of 4,007, per its 2018 NCPC master plan review.AstraZeneca R&D center
AstraZeneca reports 4,600+ professionals in Gaithersburg, one of its strategic R&D centers for cell therapy and biopharmaceutical development.MARC Brunswick Line stations
MARC's Brunswick Line stops at Gaithersburg station on South Summit Avenue and Metropolitan Grove, with 280 and 352 parking spaces.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Gaithersburg
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Gaithersburg Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Gaithersburg, MD
Renters occupy 49.2% of Gaithersburg's homes, or 12,684 households, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Montgomery County's renter share is 34.7%.
Buildings of five or more units hold 49.8% of Gaithersburg's housing, per table B25024. Only 31.5% of Gaithersburg homes predate 1980, per table B25034, and the median home was built in 1989.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Gaithersburg is $2,058 a month, per ACS 2020-2024, near Montgomery County's $2,068. Rental vacancy is 3.4%, per ACS profile table DP04.
Of Gaithersburg renters, 46.4% pay 30% or more of income on rent, per table B25070. Those rents set the income a buyer underwrites when owners sell commercial property in Gaithersburg, MD.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,111 |
| One-bedroom | $2,204 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,438 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,107 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,658 |
These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2026.
Property taxes in Montgomery County and Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg parcels pay a combined $1.4141 per $100 of assessed value for 2026-2027. Montgomery County's 2026 levy year schedule lists $1.1521 per $100 for City of Gaithersburg tax class 22, including the $0.112 state rate.
The City of Gaithersburg adds $0.262 per $100, per the Maryland SDAT 2026-2027 tax rate table. On a $2,000,000 assessment, that is $23,042 plus $5,240, or $28,282 a year.
A deal to sell commercial real estate in Gaithersburg, MD also carries Maryland's 0.5% state transfer tax, or $10,000 on $2,000,000.
Landlord rules
Gaithersburg rental units are not subject to Montgomery County's rent stabilization law, per the county housing department. Gaithersburg's own rules sit in Chapter 13 of the City Code, Landlord-Tenant Relations, revised effective January 1, 2025.
All Gaithersburg rental properties, apartments included, must hold a city rental license renewed every two years. City staff complete a full interior and exterior inspection before issuing the final license.
Maryland caps deposits at one month's rent, returned within 45 days, under Section 8-203. License files travel with the deal when selling commercial property in Gaithersburg, so buyers ask for them early.
What it means for an owner
Owners who sell commercial property in Gaithersburg, MD can show buyers a 3.4% rental vacancy rate and no county rent cap. Only 31.5% of Gaithersburg homes predate 1980, per ACS 2020-2024.
When you decide to sell your apartment building in Gaithersburg, test your numbers with our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, and our sell my apartment building page explains a direct sale.
Seller Notes
Selling In Gaithersburg
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- City of Gaithersburg tax class 22 pays $1.1521 per $100 to the county plus $0.262 to the city.
- Montgomery County rent stabilization excludes Gaithersburg; city rental licenses renew every two years after inspection.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Gaithersburg, MD should keep license and inspection files ready.
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Taxes & Rules For Gaithersburg Property
The Maryland rules that shape any deal in Gaithersburg: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Gaithersburg Seller FAQ
What property taxes apply when I sell commercial property in Gaithersburg, MD?
Gaithersburg parcels pay $1.4141 per $100 for 2026-2027: $1.1521 on the Montgomery County bill, including the state rate, plus the City of Gaithersburg's $0.262. On a $2,000,000 assessment, that totals $28,282 a year. Maryland's 0.5% transfer tax applies to the sale.
Is my building under rent stabilization if I sell commercial real estate in Gaithersburg, MD?
No. Montgomery County's housing department lists the City of Gaithersburg among municipalities whose rental units are not subject to county rent stabilization. Gaithersburg landlord-tenant matters fall under Chapter 13 of the City Code, revised effective January 1, 2025.
How much do apartments rent for in Gaithersburg?
Median gross rent in Gaithersburg is $2,058 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Washington metro FMR area is $2,438. Of Gaithersburg renters, 46.4% spend 30% or more of income on rent.
Do Gaithersburg rental properties need a license?
Yes. Gaithersburg requires all rental properties, including apartments, to hold a rental license renewed every two years. City staff complete a full interior and exterior inspection before issuing the final license. Owners who sell multifamily property in Gaithersburg can hand buyers that license history.
How old is the apartment stock in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg housing is newer than the county's. Only 31.5% of Gaithersburg homes were built before 1980, against 49.3% in Montgomery County, per ACS 2020-2024. The median Gaithersburg home was built in 1989, and 49.8% of homes are in buildings of five or more units.
What if my Gaithersburg building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Do you work with Gaithersburg brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Gaithersburg, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Who buys occupied rental property in Gaithersburg?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Gaithersburg?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Gaithersburg submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
