Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,302 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,754, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $878 (68.59%) year-over-year from $1,280 to $2,158. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $514 (24.48%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $2,612. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $759 (24.45%) year-over-year from $3,105 to $3,865. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $377 (9.60%) year-over-year from $3,923 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (5.57%) year-over-year from $5,683 to $6,000. 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 down by 8.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.05	$2,158	$1,280 (68.59%)	$1,467 (47.14%)
1 BR	$3.60	$2,612	$2,098 (24.48%)	$1,827 (42.94%)
2 BR	$3.43	$3,865	$3,105 (24.45%)	$2,840 (36.08%)
3 BR	$2.70	$4,300	$3,923 (9.60%)	$3,817 (12.66%)
4+ BR	$2.11	$6,000	$5,683 (5.57%)	$4,453 (34.76%)

Historical Rents in Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near Bethesda

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Bethesda. The average rent in Bethesda is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,177, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 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 19.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 11.82% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,098	$2,651	$2,177
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,384	$3,302	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,484	$3,400	$2,949
Bethesda, MD	$2,302	$2,670	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, and Logan Circle - Shaw. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,997 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,997. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,328 per month. Whereas, at $6,150 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bethesda. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,501	$3,931	$2,328
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,018	$2,364	$3,375	$2,975
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,788	$3,375	$2,997
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,929	$5,001	$4,023
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,350	$6,150

Top Counties Near Bethesda

There are a total of 5 counties located by Bethesda, MD.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Bethesda

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,224. A total of 10 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20910, Silver Spring, MD at $2,188 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,150 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,808. 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 $2,613 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,569 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,997	$2,618	$3,519	$3,550
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,314	$2,705	$3,975	$3,641
20016, Washington, DC	$1,508	$2,910	$5,001	$4,002
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,100	$2,670	$2,188
20008, Washington, DC	$1,785	$2,363	$3,618	$2,446
20007, Washington, DC	$1,175	$3,000	$4,200	$6,150
20011, Washington, DC	$1,285	$1,950	$2,700	$3,675
20009, Washington, DC	$2,188	$2,609	$3,725	$2,925
20010, Washington, DC	$1,820	$2,200	$3,200	$3,350
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,947	$2,382	$3,369	$2,508

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 $3,754. 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 $2,302 and an average price per square feet of $4.05. 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 $2,675 and an average price per square feet of $3.60. There are a total of 44 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 $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 37 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 0.69%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, and 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 $3,003/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.