Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,174 for a studio rental to $6,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,740, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $52 (2.45%) year-over-year from $2,122 to $2,174. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $147 (5.72%) year-over-year from $2,560 to $2,706. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $162 (4.39%) year-over-year from $3,681 to $3,843. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $155 (3.43%) year-over-year from $4,517 to $4,672. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $581 (9.82%) year-over-year from $5,917 to $6,498. 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 11.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.93% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.20 $2,174 $2,122 (2.45%) $1,433 (51.67%)
1 BR $3.77 $2,706 $2,560 (5.72%) $1,978 (36.78%)
2 BR $3.47 $3,843 $3,681 (4.39%) $3,090 (24.37%)
3 BR $3.22 $4,672 $4,517 (3.43%) $4,132 (13.07%)
4+ BR $1.81 $6,498 $5,917 (9.82%) $4,925 (31.93%)

Historical Rents in Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near Bethesda

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Bethesda. The average rent in Bethesda is currently $3,325 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Washington, DC, with an average rent of $2,919, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,575 per month.

Let's compare Bethesda, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 11.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.88% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Washington, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,500 $3,500 $3,000
Rockville, MD N/A $2,172 $2,700 $3,237
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,568 $3,000 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,174 $2,754 $3,872 $3,745
North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,100 $4,930 $4,700
McLean, VA N/A $1,950 $3,250 $5,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Dupont Circle, and Mount Vernon Square. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,895 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,350 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bethesda. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,657 $2,117 $3,271 $2,200
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,039 $2,550 $4,426 $2,550
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,213 $2,745 $4,313 $2,790
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,100 $3,000 $3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,073 $2,919 $4,392 $3,071
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,313 $5,280 $3,350

Top Counties Near Bethesda

There are a total of 6 counties located by Bethesda, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,960. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is District of Columbia, DC. It's average rent per month is $2,919. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Arlington, VA is the most expensive county by Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Bethesda, MD is 9.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bethesda, MD is 6.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD is 10.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
District of Columbia, DC $2,026 $2,608 $3,400 $2,919
Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,500 $3,500 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Bethesda

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,102. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,449 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,819 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,831. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD is $2,342 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,359 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Bethesda, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20008, Washington, DC $1,662 $2,160 $3,365 $2,449
20852, North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,048 $5,007 $4,819
22201, Arlington, VA $2,281 $2,524 $3,712 $2,752
20037, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,286 $5,212 $3,451

Frequently Asked Questions - Bethesda Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for Bethesda, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,740. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Bethesda, MD.
How much is a studio apartment in Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,174 and an average price per square feet of $4.20. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,737 and an average price per square feet of $3.77. There are a total of 80 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,855 and an average price per square feet of $3.47. There are a total of 67 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.
How have rent prices in Bethesda, MD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Bethesda, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,992/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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