Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Average rent in
Bethesda, MD
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,187. This is +68%, or $1,287, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,187
3%Total rentals
141
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,187. This is +68%, or $1,287, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,566. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD costs about $2,383 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 $4,100.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,394 | No Change |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,575 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,906 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | No Change | 3% | |
Studio | $1,979 | No Change | No Change |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,566 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,475 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,979
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,394
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,906
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
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
$2,566
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
No Change
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
68%higher than the national median
44%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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared 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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19h ago
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4835 Cordell Avenue #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,160
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5804 Searl Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20816
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
House for rent
Available Dec 19
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4800 Auburn Avenue #1150, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,850
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19h ago
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7131 Arlington Road #1059, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$1,960
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5d+ ago
4534 Avondale Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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5d+ ago
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 1416n #1416N, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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19h ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
$2,570
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
5101 River Rd Apt 904 #904, Bethesda, MD 20816
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
8300 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3 baths
$7,439
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
8300 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2 baths
$6,747
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
8300 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2 baths
$6,552
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,427
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
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4909 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,315
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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4903 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,767–$3,330
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1h ago
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4909 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
7707 Wisconsin Avenue #722, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$2,410
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Avenue #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
$2,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,915
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,767–$3,330
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
7707 Wisconsin Avenue #722, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,310–$2,410
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Road #1059, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$1,960
Apartment for rent
19h ago
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4918 Saint Elmo Avenue #674, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,640
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4800 Auburn Avenue #1150, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,850
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4901 Montgomery Lane #470, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,230
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,315
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,767–$3,330
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Avenue #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,650
$2,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4800 Auburn Avenue #1150, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
5225 Pooks Hill Road #1815N, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$1,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
4720 Rosedale Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,115
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