Average Rent in 20817, Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20817, Bethesda, MD Rents

20817 rentals average $1,563 for a studio rental to $5,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,590, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.59%) year-over-year from $1,553 to $1,563. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $251 (-11.67%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $1,899. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-10.00%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $235 (-5.84%) year-over-year from $4,025 to $3,790. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (2.94%) year-over-year from $5,197 to $5,350. 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 up by 2.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.62	$1,563	$1,553 (0.59%)	$1,460 (7.02%)
1 BR	$30.81	$1,899	$2,150 (-11.67%)	$1,767 (7.49%)
2 BR	$26.74	$2,400	$2,667 (-10.00%)	$2,400 (0.00%)
3 BR	$22.46	$3,790	$4,025 (-5.84%)	$3,441 (10.15%)
4+ BR	$22.00	$5,350	$5,197 (2.94%)	$4,632 (15.50%)

Historical Rents in 20817, Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near 20817

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 20817. The average rent in 20817 is currently $2,900 per month. A total of 10 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 20817, Bethesda, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare 20817, Bethesda, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 8.80% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.58% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20817, Bethesda, MD are about 14.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 20817, Bethesda, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,808	$2,300	$2,850
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,900
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,182	$2,550	$3,021
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near 20817

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near 20817. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, and Southwest - Waterfront. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near 20817, Bethesda, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near 20817, Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20817's average rent, which is actually $4,590. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20817, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,001 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20817. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near 20817

There are a total of 2 counties located by 20817, 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 $2,999, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 9.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 15.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 18.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999

Top Zipcodes Near 20817

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near 20817, Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875. 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 20910, Silver Spring, MD at $2,133 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20817, Bethesda, MD is $2,063 per month. Or in other words, $37 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,252 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20817, 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	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,933
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,645	$2,488	$3,505	$3,500
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800
20008, Washington, DC	$1,497	$2,011	$3,225	$2,249
22102, McLean, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,850

Frequently Asked Questions - 20817 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20817, Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 20817, Bethesda, MD apartments for rent is approximately $4,590. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 20817, 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 20817, Bethesda, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in 20817, Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,563 and an average price per square feet of $35.62. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20817.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20817, Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,899 and an average price per square feet of $30.81. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20817.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20817, Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $26.74. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20817.

How have rent prices in 20817, Bethesda, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 20817, Bethesda, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20817, Bethesda, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 20817, Bethesda, MD is around $3,672/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.