Rockville Apartments For Rent

Overview of Rockville

Rockville, MD, located about 20 miles outside Washington D.C. and 40 miles outside Baltimore, is a convenient and lively place for young working professionals and families to live. Home to Rockville Musical Theatre, an abundance of parks, the Red Gate Golf Course, and the Free State Roller Derby, Rockville apartments for rent truly place you in the optimal location for work and play.

Living in Rockville

Rockville was officially incorporated in 1860. Today, this richly historic city has a population surpassing 61,000 residents, and people living here appreciate the prosperous economy and multitude of recreational activities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will have countless opportunities to explore all of Rockville's open green spaces, from Rockville Swim and Fitness Center to Woodley Gardens Park. From baseball courts to public art to two indoor and three outdoor pools, residents renting apartments here will be sure to enjoy an active lifestyle.

While you are living here you will also enjoy venturing over to Rockville's Town Center, which is full of unique shops and restaurants. From the American Tap Room to La Tasca to the Lebanese Taverna Café, there is a variety of cuisine sure to appeal to all palettes. And with shops and services that include Cloud 9 Clothing and the Rue Hue Boutique to Jouvence Aveda Salon & Spa, there are plenty of opportunities to stock up on fashionable items or to simply spend a day pampering yourself as you take advantage of all of the luxurious amenities that the downtown area has to offer.

If you're looking to explore outside the Rockville city limits, you're approximately 22 miles outside of Washington D.C. Easily accessible by car or public transportation, there are countless sites to see in our nation's capital. For starters, check out The White House, the Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Museums.

In terms of public transportation, Rockville is served by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. The Metrobus system offers routes on every major thoroughfare, including 13 red line train stations that serve the county and all lead into Washington D.C.

Apartments in Rockville-Study

If you're a prospective student interested in higher education opportunities, an apartment in Rockville provides you with plenty of opportunities. Montgomery College, Rockville and the Montgomery Montessori Institute are located right in the area. If you want to venture into Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, George Washington University, Georgetown University, and Howard University are all excellent schools located nearby.

Apartments in Rockville-Work

The major industries driving Rockville's economy include the government, education, aerospace, defense, and research service industries, with primary employers that include Montgomery County, Montgomery County Public Schools, Lockheed Martin Information Systems, and Westat, among others.