Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bethesda, MD rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,740/month. Renters today are paying $250 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Bethesda rents are 91.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This reflects Bethesda's position as a high-cost suburban market with limited total rentals (97).
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,425/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,644/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,200/month in Bethesda, MD.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents fell 22.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 3.7%. This difference shows distinct market dynamics within Bethesda, MD's rental segments.
Median rent
Median rent in Bethesda
$3,740/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bethesda is $3,740 per month as of June 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bethesda
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bethesda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bethesda, MD
Average rent prices in Bethesda have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,809, whereas a house costs $5,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethesda run $2,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,724.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,425 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,644 | 3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 5% | 6% |
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 | $2,809 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,875 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,644
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
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
$2,809
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,875
Last 30 days
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.
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
92%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 32% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,825
3%$2,148
1%$2,950
10%$2,695
6%$2,000
1%$1,990
2%$4,875
4%$2,421
19%$2,542
4%$2,200
6%$1,650
5%$2,520
5%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 | 10% higher |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 100% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Bethesda, MD
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
4808 Moorland Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,099
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
4970 Battery Ln #409, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
1h ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
5332 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4917 Bayard Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5 beds
5.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4924 Saint Elmo Ave #2201, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3 baths
$10,006
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,348
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5973 Searl Ter, Bethesda, MD 20816
Studio
1 bath
$8,000
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,346
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$5,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,664–$4,502
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,346
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4918 Saint Elmo Ave #337, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,520–$3,650
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$5,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,664–$4,502
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,346
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$5,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,664–$4,502
Apartment for rent
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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 $3,740 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bethesda?
Average rent prices in Bethesda have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bethesda is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,790 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 $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bethesda?
Bethesda's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $3,900 monthly. These figures reflect the competitive pricing in this Washington D.C. suburb where housing demand remains strong.
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).