Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
North Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
North Bethesda, MD rent slipped 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,430/month. Renters today are paying $531 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline that has extended for 21 months since the peak in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
North Bethesda rents run 24.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with limited total rentals at 82 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in North Bethesda sit around $2,357/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,599/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,606/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,950/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in North Bethesda climbed 31.1% year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline of 9.6%. This segment's growth shows a distinct upward trend amid overall market softening.
Median rent
Median rent in North Bethesda
$2,430/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in North Bethesda is $2,430 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $480 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Bethesda
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,415, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bethesda run $2,052 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,644.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,357 | No Change |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,599 | 2% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $3,606 | 3% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Bethesda | $2,430 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,415 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,357
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,606
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
North Bethesda
Average rent
$2,430
Apartments
Average rent
$2,415
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
25%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Bethesda, MD is 14% lower than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,837
5%$2,100
4%$3,600
2%$2,640
5%$2,450
6%$1,969
1%$5,100
2%$2,339
5%$2,500
3%$2,185
6%$1,534
1%$2,500
4%Discover rentals in North Bethesda, MD
4d ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
12307 Braxfield Ct #5, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
5200 Crossfield Ct, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
10224 Rockville Pike #402, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
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
5342 Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,350
House for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Bethesda
5509 Thornbush Ct, North Bethesda, MD 20814
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,937–$4,231
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,052–$7,696
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$7,931
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,937–$4,231
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$7,931
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,052–$7,696
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,937–$2,706
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$7,931
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$2,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5411 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,682–$4,117
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 $2,430 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Bethesda?
Average rent prices in North Bethesda have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does North Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Bethesda is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 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 $97,000/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?
North Bethesda's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions in Montgomery County's North Bethesda area.
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).