Average Rent in 20817, Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical 20817, Bethesda, MD Rents

20817 rentals average $1,510 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $18 (1.22%) year-over-year from $1,507 to $1,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $298 (-13.89%) year-over-year from $2,148 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $433 (-16.46%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.83%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (0.95%) year-over-year from $5,448 to $5,500. 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 1.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.32	$1,525	$1,507 (1.22%)	$1,513 (0.83%)
1 BR	$30.83	$1,850	$2,148 (-13.89%)	$1,750 (5.71%)
2 BR	$27.10	$2,200	$2,633 (-16.46%)	$2,650 (-16.98%)
3 BR	$23.18	$4,000	$4,033 (-0.83%)	$3,524 (13.50%)
4+ BR	$21.92	$5,500	$5,448 (0.95%)	$4,715 (16.65%)

Historical Rents in 20817, Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near 20817

There are a total of 12 cities nearby 20817. The average rent in 20817 is currently $2,911 per month. A total of 11 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 $5,750 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 12.45% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.21% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20817, Bethesda, MD are about 11.17% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near 20817, Bethesda, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,300	$3,100	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,250	$3,000	$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 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 $2,813 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 $5,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20817, 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 20817. 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
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,375	$3,275	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,143	$2,400
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 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 $3,000, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 14.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 14.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20817, Bethesda, MD is 19.15% 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	$1,800	$2,300	$3,100	$2,700
Montgomery, MD	$1,673	$2,040	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 20817

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near 20817, Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,878. A total of 26 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 $2,100 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 $1,750. 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 20817, Bethesda, MD is $2,100 per month. Or in other words, $38 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,300 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	$1,850	$2,699	$4,230	$2,878
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,842	$3,595
20001, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,400	$3,400	$3,185
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,850	$2,250	$2,700	$3,300
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,385	$3,500	$2,600
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,575	$2,459	$3,600	$3,650
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,730	$2,799	$2,900
20009, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,385	$3,500	$2,773
20008, Washington, DC	$1,697	$2,036	$3,500	$2,340
22102, McLean, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,850	$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 $5,000. 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 $1,510 and an average price per square feet of $34.32. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $30.83. There are a total of 4 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $27.10. There are a total of 4 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 -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 20817, Bethesda, MD is around $4,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.