Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
North Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
North Bethesda, MD rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,577/month. Renters today are paying $416 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool after its 2024 peak.
Compared to national trends
North Bethesda runs roughly 1.36× the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city above the national median in rental cost.
Price ranges
Studios in North Bethesda rent for $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,989/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,577/month. Larger units rise to $3,600/month for 3-bedrooms and $5,000/month for 4+ bedrooms.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $4,000/month while apartments rent for $2,408/month. Apartments make up 13.8% of total rentals, with houses comprising 63.6%.
Median rent
Median rent in North Bethesda
$2,577/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in North Bethesda is $2,577 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $677 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Bethesda
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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
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 $2,407, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bethesda run $1,990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,610.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,989 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,577 | 1% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 |  1% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Bethesda | $2,577 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,407 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,989
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,577
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
North Bethesda
Average rent
$2,577
Apartments
Average rent
$2,407
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
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
36%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Bethesda, MD is 6% lower than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,100
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18%$2,650
13%$2,260
6%$5,600
3%$2,450
6%$2,625
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1%$1,595
6%$2,495
Discover rentals in North Bethesda, MD
2d ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
12303 Braxfield Ct #391, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ 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
10407 Montrose Ave #201, North Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
10403 Montrose Ave #201, North Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
5428 Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
5933 Stonehenge Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
5307 Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,800
House for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
11801 Rockville Pike #712, North Bethesda, MD 20852
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
20h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,835–$4,186
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
2d ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$11,166
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1 bed
1 bath
$1,935–$8,593
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1 bed
1 bath
$1,935–$8,593
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$11,166
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,835–$4,186
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
2d ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$4,140
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,835–$2,997
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,836–$3,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5411 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,692–$3,378
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 $2,577 per month as of September 5, 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 2% since last year.
How does North Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Bethesda is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $677 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 $103,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents in North Bethesda, running about 8% below July's peak prices. October and December also see less competition, while April and May are the most competitive months when demand exceeds inventory.
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).