Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,101 for a studio rental to $6,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,594, or roughly $39 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $202 (10.40%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $2,140. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $247 (10.39%) year-over-year from $2,380 to $2,627. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.50%) year-over-year from $3,684 to $3,703. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $917 (18.77%) year-over-year from $4,884 to $5,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (4.06%) year-over-year from $6,247 to $6,500. 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 6.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.84% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $46.60 $2,140 $1,938 (10.40%) $1,529 (39.95%)
1 BR $40.55 $2,627 $2,380 (10.39%) $2,104 (24.84%)
2 BR $41.45 $3,703 $3,684 (0.50%) $2,993 (23.73%)
3 BR $42.00 $5,800 $4,884 (18.77%) $3,891 (49.07%)
4+ BR $25.10 $6,500 $6,247 (4.06%) $5,433 (19.63%)

Historical Rents in Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near Bethesda

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Bethesda. The average rent in Bethesda is currently $3,135 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,273, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,475 per month.

Let's compare Bethesda, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bethesda, MD is 20.55% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 21.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Bethesda, MD in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,589 $1,900 $2,400 $2,273
Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,750
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,423 $3,200 $2,770
North Bethesda, MD $1,971 $2,100 $2,900 $2,950
Tysons Corner, VA $1,990 $2,100 $2,963 $3,100
Rockville, MD N/A $2,098 $2,683 $3,170
West Falls Church, VA N/A $2,148 $2,800 $3,500
Bethesda, MD $2,160 $2,627 $3,752 $3,684
Potomac, MD N/A $1,775 $2,800 $4,600
McLean, VA N/A $1,995 $3,095 $5,475

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,735 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,735. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bethesda's average rent, which is actually $3,594. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bethesda. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,525 $1,250 $1,695 $1,700
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,518 $1,986 $3,017 $2,014
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,163
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,425 $1,950 $2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,695 $2,350 $3,495 $2,425
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,975 $1,660 $2,499 $2,499
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,250 $5,434 $2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,870 $2,615 $3,998 $2,500
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,850 $2,399 $2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,752 $2,000 $2,998 $2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,696 $3,531 $2,719
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,068 $2,600 $3,800 $2,750
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $3,137 $4,945 $2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,724 $4,361 $2,899
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,445 $1,950 $3,000 $2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,173 $2,500 $3,790 $2,930
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,798 $2,598 $3,555 $2,950
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $1,975 $2,400 $3,505 $2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,500 $2,148 $2,685 $2,990
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,875 $2,607 $3,906 $3,067
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC $1,800 $1,975 $3,300 $3,750
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,795 $3,625 $4,950 $5,400

Top Counties Near Bethesda

There are a total of 1 counties located by Bethesda, MD. One county in the area is Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $37 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Arlington, VA is the most expensive county by Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Bethesda, MD is 16.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bethesda, MD is 9.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD is 13.90% 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 $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,750

Top Zipcodes Near Bethesda

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,896. A total of 29 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,800 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,759. That's at least $42 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD is $2,100 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,106 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Bethesda, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20815, Chevy Chase, MD $1,613 $2,500 $3,629 $3,534
20814, Bethesda, MD $2,160 $2,653 $3,775 $2,959
20817, Bethesda, MD N/A $1,750 $2,400 $5,800
20016, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,717 $4,361 $2,949
22101, McLean, VA N/A $1,748 $3,198 $5,750
20910, Silver Spring, MD $1,589 $1,906 $2,488 $2,300
20008, Washington, DC $1,518 $2,019 $3,458 $2,437
20852, North Bethesda, MD $1,971 $2,100 $3,200 $2,898
20007, Washington, DC $1,990 $2,250 $3,500 $3,650
20011, Washington, DC $1,500 $1,863 $2,600 $2,850

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 $3,594. 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 $2,101 and an average price per square feet of $46.60. There are a total of 22 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $40.55. There are a total of 115 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 $3,717 and an average price per square feet of $41.45. There are a total of 84 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,875/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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