Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Chevy Chase, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chevy Chase, MD rent rose 26.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,466/month. Renters today are paying $716 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from August 2026.
Vs. national rents
Chevy Chase rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, making it a high-tier market in terms of rental cost.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chevy Chase rent for $1,824/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,450/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,622/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,675/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Chevy Chase
$3,466/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Chevy Chase is $3,466 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,566 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chevy Chase
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chevy Chase rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chevy Chase, MD
Average rent prices in Chevy Chase have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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
Chevy Chase, MD
Rent prices in Chevy Chase vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chevy Chase is $3,177, whereas a house costs $4,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Chevy Chase run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,823 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 |  5% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,622 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 12% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,675 | 9% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chevy Chase | $3,390 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,177 | 1% | 20% | |
Condos | $2,750 | No Change | 28% | |
Houses | $4,999 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,823
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,622
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,675
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
Chevy Chase
Average rent
$3,390
Apartments
Average rent
$3,177
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$4,999
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chevy Chase, 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 Chevy Chase, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chevy Chase and Adelphi by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chevy Chase
82%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chevy Chase, MD is 82% higher than the median rent in Adelphi, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,219
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6%$1,905
2%$2,510
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16%$2,400
6%$2,400
4%$2,515
1%$4,100
2%$2,549
$1,797
3%Discover rentals in Chevy Chase, MD
1d ago
Condo for rent in Chevy Chase
4242 E West Hwy #805, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chevy Chase
4601 N Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chevy Chase
5500 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Chevy Chase
5500 Friendship Blvd #1708N, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chevy Chase
8551 Connecticut Ave #610, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
3 beds
2 baths
$8,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chevy Chase
8551 Connecticut Ave #301, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
2 baths
$7,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
Verified
8525 Chevy Chase Lake Ter, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$5,571
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
4440 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,214–$5,378
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
4440 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,214–$5,378
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8525 Chevy Chase Lake Ter, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$5,571
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chevy Chase
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
43m ago
Verified
4440 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,214–$5,378
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8525 Chevy Chase Lake Ter, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$5,571
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Chevy Chase
5500 Friendship Blvd #1708N, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
43m ago
Verified
4440 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,214–$5,378
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8525 Chevy Chase Lake Ter, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$5,571
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Townhouse for rent in Chevy Chase
6669 Fairfax Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chevy Chase, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Chevy Chase rental market.
How much is rent in Chevy Chase?
The average rent in Chevy Chase is $3,466 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chevy Chase?
Average rent prices in Chevy Chase have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Chevy Chase rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chevy Chase is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,566 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chevy Chase?
To comfortably afford rent in Chevy Chase, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chevy Chase?
March offers the lowest rents in Chevy Chase, with prices running about 21% lower than September, which sees the highest rent. Searching in March rather than fall could result in meaningful savings.
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).