Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bethesda rent stands today
Bethesda, MD rent rose 14.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,948/month. Renters are paying $347 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent has returned to its peak level from September 2026.
Vs. national rents
Bethesda rents are 107.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Bethesda among the priciest metros for renters, with a market featuring 101 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bethesda rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,272/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,695/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,225/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,950/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent among bedroom tiers.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $5,400/month, while apartments sit at $2,863/month. Houses make up 67.2% of total rentals, the largest property type share in Bethesda.
Median rent
Median rent in Bethesda
$3,947/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Bethesda is $3,947 per month as of September 2026. This is 108% above the national average rent, or $2,047 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bethesda
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,863, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethesda run $2,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,793.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,272 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,695 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,225 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 3% | 2% |
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 | $2,863 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,400 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
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
$2,863
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
4%
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
108%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 46% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
4%$2,219
5%$3,697
17%$2,329
20%$2,250
5%$2,285
$5,600
5%$2,532
12%$2,595
$2,095
1%$1,600
4%$2,499
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
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
5319 Pooks Hill Rd #LL, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5301 Westbard Cir #346, Bethesda, MD 20816
2 beds
2 baths
$2,490
House for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
5319 Pooks Hill Rd #UL, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
4 Dudley Ct, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4917 Bayard Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5 beds
5.5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5320 Albemarle St, Bethesda, MD 20816
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5301 Goldsboro Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,989–$3,299
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$4,404
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$6,499
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$4,404
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Commerce Ln #538, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
7707 Wisconsin Ave #723, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,040–$3,300
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$3,299
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$4,404
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$6,499
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 $3,947 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bethesda?
Average rent prices in Bethesda have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bethesda is 108% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,047 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 $158,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bethesda?
January offers the lowest rents in Bethesda, with approximately 12.6% savings compared to July's peak pricing, making winter months ideal for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
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).