Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Bethesda, MD

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,250. This is +67%, or $1,305, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,250

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

160

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,250. This is +67%, or $1,305, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
41%
35%
11%
11%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

66%
34%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Bethesda, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD have decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bethesda, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bethesda, MD is $2,736. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD costs about $2,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,900. Houses for rent in Bethesda, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,498

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$3,811

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,150

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$5,650

8%

7%

Studio

$1,952

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,952

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,498

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,811

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Bethesda, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Bethesda, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, VA.

Bethesda

Median rent price$3,250
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,810
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.

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Cost of living in
Bethesda, MD

The overall cost of living in Bethesda, MD is 30% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

9% higher

Groceries

12% higher

Health

7% higher

Housing

85% higher

Transportation

No difference

Utilities

10% higher

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5139 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816, USA
9303 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
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5311 Roosevelt St, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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