Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
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 | $2,744 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,750 | 7% | No Change |
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%
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
$2,744
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,750
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.
Median rent prices in Bethesda, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, VA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 7% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
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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 |
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
7320 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
1 bed
1 bath
$1,490
House for rent
Available Feb 15
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
22h ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
4977 Battery Ln Unit 414, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethesda
5225 Pooks Hill Rd Apt 828s #828S, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
5101 River Rd Apt 1103 #1103, Bethesda, MD 20816
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
5370 Pooks Hill Rd Unit 301-53, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3 baths
$3,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
8505 Howell Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
5 beds
6 baths
$13,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4924 Saint Elmo Ave Apt 2201 #2201, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3 baths
$10,006
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
4850 Rugby Ave #1062, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$6,210
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7707 Wisconsin Ave #722, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4901 Montgomery Ln #470, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,080–$4,120
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4918 Saint Elmo Ave #1208, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$3,870
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4924 Saint Elmo Ave #1069, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,900–$3,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4710 4710 ELM Street unit: 1B-E-2901, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$3,442
House for rent
57m ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$5,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Rd #1190, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8300 Wisconsin Ave #843, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$3,350
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4924 Saint Elmo Ave #1069, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,900–$3,690
Apartment for rent
57m ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$3,350
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4918 Saint Elmo Ave #1208, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$3,870
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$5,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Rd #1190, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8300 Wisconsin Ave #843, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
57m ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$5,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,875–$8,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Rd #1190, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8300 Wisconsin Ave #843, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave #1220, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
7707 Wisconsin Ave #722, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent