Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bethesda rent stands today
Bethesda, MD rent rose 9.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,625/month. Renters are paying $328 more per month than last year despite a 4.4% month-over-month decline from the August peak of $3,819/month.
Vs. national rents
Bethesda rents are 90.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing Bethesda, MD among the priciest metro areas for renters. The market is relatively small with 88 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,794/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,287/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,644/month. Larger units reach $5,700/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $4,662/month compared to $2,789/month for apartments. Houses make up 55.8% of total rentals, while apartments account for 22.4%, showing the dominance of single-family homes in Bethesda's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bethesda
$3,625/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Bethesda is $3,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,725 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bethesda
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bethesda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bethesda, MD
Average rent prices in Bethesda have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bethesda, MD
Rent prices in Bethesda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethesda is $2,789, whereas a house costs $4,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethesda run $2,371 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,670.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,793 | 10% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,287 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,644 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 3% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bethesda, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,789 | 12% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,525 | 5% | 10% | |
Houses | $4,662 | 5% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,793
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,644
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bethesda, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,789
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,662
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethesda, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bethesda, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bethesda and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bethesda
91%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 30% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,790
$2,200
3%$3,466
22%$2,470
10%$2,241
17%$2,326
6%$4,800
1%$2,519
1%$2,562
$2,041
$1,698
2%$2,495
2%Cost of living in Bethesda, MD
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 14% higher |
| Housing | 105% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Bethesda, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4501 Rosedale Ave #NA, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 4
4d ago
4918 Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$1,610
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
4936 Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
5311 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
5348 Zenith Overlook #5348, Bethesda, MD 20816
4 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5320 Albemarle St, Bethesda, MD 20816
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5301 Goldsboro Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
8612 Ridge Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$3,269
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4885 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,355–$5,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,230–$4,404
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,499
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$3,269
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,230–$4,404
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4918 Saint Elmo Ave #1259, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,499
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$3,269
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,499
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,163
Price dropped $138Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Price dropped $1,390Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Bethesda, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Bethesda rental market.
How much is rent in Bethesda?
The average rent in Bethesda is $3,625 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bethesda?
Average rent prices in Bethesda have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bethesda is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,725 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethesda?
To comfortably afford rent in Bethesda, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bethesda?
January offers the lowest rents in Bethesda, with approximately 12.6% savings compared to July's peak pricing, making winter months ideal for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).