Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bethesda rent stands today
Bethesda, MD rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,796/month. Renters today are paying $305 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.0% increase month over month showing recent upward momentum.
Vs. national rents
Bethesda rents are 96.7% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a high-tier market with limited total rentals at 94 units in this suburban metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Bethesda rent for $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,260/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,590/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,225/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,000/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest rents, with the studio segment at the lower end of the range.
Median rent
Median rent in Bethesda
$3,796/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Bethesda is $3,796 per month as of July 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,866 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bethesda
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,794, whereas a house costs $5,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethesda run $2,411 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,672.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 |  12% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,260 | 1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $3,589 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $4,225 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 2% | 9% |
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 | $2,794 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,697 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,525 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,260
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,589
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
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
$2,794
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,525
Last 30 days
3%
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
97%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethesda, MD is 34% higher than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,828
$2,195
$3,416
22%$2,700
7%$2,250
6%$2,028
9%$5,450
1%$2,535
16%$2,639
3%$2,117
5%$1,771
10%$2,500
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
2d ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
5013 Sentinel Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816
2 beds
1 bath
$1,460
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
4534 Avondale St, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethesda
8902 Battery Pl, Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,595
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethesda
5319 Pooks Hill Rd #UL, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4917 Bayard Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20816
5 beds
5.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
4924 Saint Elmo Ave #2201, Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3 baths
$10,006
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Bethesda
5301 Goldsboro Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,950
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,331
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$4,649
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$4,586
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,331
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4924 Saint Elmo Ave #1069, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,880–$2,280
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Rd #861, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$3,730
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4903 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,331
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4909 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$4,649
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4835 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,790–$4,586
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7131 Arlington Rd #861, Bethesda, MD 20814
1 bed
1 bath
$2,490
Price drop
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 $3,796 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bethesda?
Average rent prices in Bethesda have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bethesda is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,866 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 $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bethesda?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bethesda average around $2,470/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,730/month.
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).