Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Bethesda, MD

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,094, higher than the national average.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,995

decreased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

93

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,094, higher than the national average.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
45%
28%
13%
8%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $2,744. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD costs about $2,404 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,685. Houses for rent in Bethesda, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,353

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,627

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$4,750

5%

17%

4 bedroom

$5,950

7%

10%

Studio

$2,023

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,023

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,353

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,627

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,789
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 7% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.

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increased by3%

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$2,352

increased by33%

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$5,200

decreased by10%

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$2,450

decreased by5%

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$2,550

increased by4%

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$2,097

increased by12%

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$1,499

decreased by3%

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$2,489

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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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1 bath

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Condo for rent in Bethesda

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 828s #828S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethesda

5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 828s #828S, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

CONDOS - Colonial - BETHESDA, MD

5101 River Rd Apt 1103 #1103, Bethesda, MD 20816

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bethesda

CONDOS - Other - BETHESDA, MD

5370 Pooks Hill Rd Unit 301-53, Bethesda, MD 20814

3 beds

3 baths

$3,475

House for rent

6683 Fairfax Rd #84 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bethesda

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