Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Bethesda, MD

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,190. This is +64%, or $1,241, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,190

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

71

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,190. This is +64%, or $1,241, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
44%
33%
10%
9%
$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 9% 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 $2,860. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD costs about $2,467 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,725. Houses for rent in Bethesda, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,374

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,672

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,750

9%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,995

4%

7%

Studio

$1,900

5%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,374

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,672

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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.

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$3,190
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 14% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.

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decreased by3%

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increased by1%

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$2,158

increased by11%

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$1,520

increased by7%

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$2,500

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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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Discover rentals in Bethesda, MD

5011 Sentinel Dr #61 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

$2,600

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Condo for rent

5101 River Rd #1103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

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5101 River Rd #1103, Bethesda, MD 20816

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

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4970 Battery Ln #409, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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5301 Westbard Cir ##222 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Condo for rent

4977 Battery Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethesda

Condo - BETHESDA, MD

4977 Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Condo for rent

9511 Singleton Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Bethesda

9511 Singleton Dr (MD) - 1

9511 Singleton Dr #1, Bethesda, MD 20817

3 beds

2 baths

$3,695

House for rent

Available Jul 1

5307 Pooks Hill Rd #UL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bethesda

5307 Pooks Hill Road - UL

5307 Pooks Hill Rd #UL, Bethesda, MD 20814

3 beds

2 baths

$3,795

House for rent

Available May 3

4412 Jones Bridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bethesda

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - BETHESDA, MD

4412 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,100

House for rent