Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bethesda, MD

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

112

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
46%
30%
12%
7%
$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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,513. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD costs about $2,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,639. Houses for rent in Bethesda, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,371

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,589

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$4,550

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,800

2%

2%

Studio

$2,008

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,008

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,371

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,589

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,730
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 10% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.

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$4,750

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$2,460

decreased by11%

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$2,549

decreased by2%

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$2,105

increased by3%

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$1,462

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$2,450

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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

Apartments for rent in Alexandria

Discover rentals in Bethesda, MD

5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 1824n #1824N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethesda

5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 1824n #1824N, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

7912 Glenbrook Rd #BS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethesda

$2,200 - Bethesda 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom With Great Amenities

7912 Glenbrook Rd #BS, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

10620 Weymouth Street - 1Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bethesda

10620 Weymouth Street - 1

10620 Weymouth Street - 1Unit 1 #1, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

2 baths

$2,460

House for rent

Available Jan 14

5101 River Rd Apt 904 #904 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

CONDOS - Other - BETHESDA, MD

5101 River Rd Apt 904 #904, Bethesda, MD 20816

2 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Condo for rent

7111 Woodmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

7111 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Condo for rent

6421 Earlham Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethesda

House for rent

5358 Pooks Hill Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bethesda

5358 Pooks Hill Road - 1

5358 Pooks Hill Rd #1, Bethesda, MD 20814

3 beds

3 baths

$3,495

House for rent

Available Jan 31

4600 Jones Bridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethesda

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - BETHESDA, MD

4600 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent