Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $1,885 for a studio rental to $5,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $171 (9.51%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $1,969. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (5.38%) year-over-year from $2,321 to $2,446. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (4.43%) year-over-year from $3,538 to $3,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $447 (-9.82%) year-over-year from $4,547 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $597 (11.05%) year-over-year from $5,398 to $5,995. 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 12.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.31	$1,969	$1,798 (9.51%)	$1,877 (4.90%)
1 BR	$38.08	$2,446	$2,321 (5.38%)	$2,360 (3.64%)
2 BR	$39.81	$3,695	$3,538 (4.43%)	$3,426 (7.86%)
3 BR	$29.56	$4,100	$4,547 (-9.82%)	$4,086 (0.35%)
4+ BR	$22.99	$5,995	$5,398 (11.05%)	$5,372 (11.60%)

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 $2,938 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 $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 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 13.44% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 24.05% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.40% 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	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
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 Bethesda

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,663 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Bethesda's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
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
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
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
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
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
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$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 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 $2,700. That's roughly around $36 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 $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Arlington, VA is the most expensive county by Bethesda, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Bethesda, MD is 5.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bethesda, MD is 5.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD is 14.15% 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	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Bethesda

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 32 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 $1,595 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 $1,700. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD is $2,011 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,863 per month. Which comes out to $34 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	$1,645	$2,488	$3,505	$3,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,563	$1,899	$2,400	$4,590
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
22101, McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$4,948
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,900	$2,425	$2,133
20008, Washington, DC	$1,497	$2,011	$3,225	$2,249
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,933
20007, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,275	$3,873	$3,900
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963

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 $3,500. 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 $1,885 and an average price per square feet of $49.31. There are a total of 14 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 $2,433 and an average price per square feet of $38.08. There are a total of 74 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 $3,695 and an average price per square feet of $39.81. There are a total of 75 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 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.