Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
North Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
North Bethesda, MD rent slipped 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,507/month. Renters today are paying $557 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.3% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
North Bethesda rents run 28.9% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of markets with 111 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in North Bethesda rent for $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,984/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,634/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,025/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in North Bethesda fell 19.5% year over year, contrasting with the 4+ bedroom segment which rose 5.8%. These shifts diverge from the citywide rent decline of 7.0%, showing varied trends by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in North Bethesda
$2,507/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in North Bethesda is $2,507 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $562 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Bethesda
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Bethesda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in North Bethesda, MD
Average rent prices in North Bethesda have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
North Bethesda, MD
Rent prices in North Bethesda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Bethesda is $2,408, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bethesda run $2,059 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,688.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,984 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,633 | 1% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 6% | 35% | |
4 bedroom | $5,025 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Bethesda | $2,507 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,408 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,984
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,633
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
35%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
North Bethesda
Average rent
$2,507
Apartments
Average rent
$2,408
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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 North Bethesda, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in North Bethesda and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
North Bethesda
29%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Bethesda, MD is 12% lower than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,183
3%$3,740
8%$2,730
1%$2,600
6%$2,225
1%$5,150
1%$2,500
8%$2,650
3%$2,165
9%$1,741
10%$2,500
2%Discover rentals in North Bethesda, MD
1d ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
12307 Braxfield Ct #5, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
10407 Montrose Ave #201, North Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Bethesda
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Bethesda
9725 Lantana Way, North Bethesda, MD 20817
5 beds
5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
10326 Grosvenor Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
3 beds
4 baths
$5,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Bethesda
10339 Old Georgetown Rd #517, North Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,260
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
11906 Castlegate Ct #45, North Bethesda, MD 20852
3 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
21h ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,806–$11,787
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$9,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5411 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,746–$4,294
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$9,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
21h ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,806–$11,787
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$3,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,855
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
22h ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1 bed
1 bath
$1,806–$7,746
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,762–$9,819
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$3,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for North Bethesda, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the North Bethesda rental market.
How much is rent in North Bethesda?
The average rent in North Bethesda is $2,507 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Bethesda?
Average rent prices in North Bethesda have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does North Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Bethesda is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $562 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in North Bethesda?
To comfortably afford rent in North Bethesda, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in North Bethesda?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in North Bethesda average around $2,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,690/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).