Average Rent in 20814, Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20814, Bethesda, MD Rents

20814 rentals average $2,209 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,595, or roughly $40 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-3.61%) year-over-year from $2,292 to $2,209. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $11 (0.43%) year-over-year from $2,609 to $2,620. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $386 (10.84%) year-over-year from $3,561 to $3,947. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-2.32%) year-over-year from $4,377 to $4,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $992 (18.42%) year-over-year from $5,383 to $6,375. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.69% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $47.47 $2,209 $2,292 (-3.61%) $1,493 (48.01%)
1 BR $41.20 $2,620 $2,609 (0.43%) $2,048 (27.91%)
2 BR $42.91 $3,947 $3,561 (10.84%) $2,625 (50.36%)
3 BR $29.96 $4,275 $4,377 (-2.32%) $3,842 (11.28%)
4+ BR $25.15 $6,375 $5,383 (18.42%) $5,250 (21.43%)

Historical Rents in 20814, Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near 20814

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 20814. The average rent in 20814 is currently $2,973 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20814, Bethesda, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20814, Bethesda, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20814, Bethesda, MD is 25.49% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.35% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20814, Bethesda, MD are about 32.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 20814, Bethesda, MD in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,646 $1,800 $2,100 $2,100
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,250 $3,000 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,300 $3,100 $2,700
Aspen Hill, MD N/A $1,799 $2,200 $2,845
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,100 $2,873 $2,973
Rockville, MD N/A $2,119 $2,537 $3,152
North Bethesda, MD $1,850 $2,225 $2,600 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,475 $3,921 $4,149
Potomac, MD $1,510 $1,950 $2,575 $4,400
McLean, VA N/A $1,825 $3,900 $5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near 20814

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near 20814. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Brookland, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near 20814, Bethesda, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near 20814, Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20814's average rent, which is actually $3,595. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20814, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,036 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20814. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,671 $2,003 $2,922 $2,036
Brookland, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,685 $2,400 $2,073
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,499 $1,850 $2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,588 $2,225 $2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,688 $2,150 $2,800 $2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,375 $3,275 $2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $5,143 $2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,623 $2,100 $3,150 $2,595
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,182 $2,535 $3,845 $2,653
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,700 $4,500 $2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,303 $2,338 $3,700 $2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,622 $3,850 $2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,709 $4,180 $2,827
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,360 $3,500 $2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,500 $2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,475 $1,900 $2,995 $2,995
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,348 $3,398 $3,075
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,799 $2,948 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $3,000 $3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,074 $5,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20814

There are a total of 2 counties located by 20814, Bethesda, MD. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA and Montgomery, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by 20814, Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 20814, Bethesda, MD is 21.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20814, Bethesda, MD is 15.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20814, Bethesda, MD is 27.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,300 $3,100 $2,700
Montgomery, MD $1,673 $2,040 $2,500 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 20814

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near 20814, Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,773. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20020, Washington, DC at $2,060 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,743. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20814, Bethesda, MD is $2,089 per month. Or in other words, $37 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,973 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20814, Bethesda, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20016, Washington, DC $1,850 $2,699 $4,230 $2,878
20001, Washington, DC $2,105 $2,400 $3,400 $3,185
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,995 $2,600 $2,500
20852, North Bethesda, MD $1,850 $2,250 $2,700 $3,300
20815, Chevy Chase, MD $1,575 $2,459 $3,600 $3,650
20011, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,730 $2,799 $2,900
22201, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,385 $3,500 $2,600
20009, Washington, DC $1,798 $2,385 $3,500 $2,773
20008, Washington, DC $1,697 $2,036 $3,500 $2,340
20007, Washington, DC $1,743 $2,375 $4,050 $3,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 20814 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20814, Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for 20814, Bethesda, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,595. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20814, Bethesda, MD rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 20814, Bethesda, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in 20814, Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,209 and an average price per square feet of $47.47. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20814.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20814, Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,572 and an average price per square feet of $41.20. There are a total of 51 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20814.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20814, Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,842 and an average price per square feet of $42.91. There are a total of 64 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20814.
How have rent prices in 20814, Bethesda, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20814, Bethesda, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20814, Bethesda, MD?
A reasonable rent price in 20814, Bethesda, MD is around $2,876/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.