Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
North Bethesda, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
North Bethesda, MD rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,512/month. Renters are paying slightly more compared to last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
North Bethesda runs 32.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with 102 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,558/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $3,450/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $4,800/month. The 2-bedroom median rent of $2,558/month represents the mid-range cost for many renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in North Bethesda fell by 15.8% year over year, contrasting with the modest overall citywide rent increase. This divergence shows varied trends across bedroom types in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in North Bethesda
$2,512/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in North Bethesda is $2,512 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Bethesda
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bethesda run $2,117 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,580.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,799 | 1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,558 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 3% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Bethesda | $2,512 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 5% | 16% | |
Houses | $3,550 | 3% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,558
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
North Bethesda
Average rent
$2,512
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
32%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Bethesda, MD is 9% lower than the median rent in Arlington, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,751
3%$2,200
2%$3,630
9%$2,445
10%$2,500
8%$2,197
6%$4,925
5%$2,275
4%$2,547
5%$2,000
3%$1,722
7%$2,493
2%Discover rentals in North Bethesda, MD
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Bethesda
12204 Braxfield Ct, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
5103 Crossfield Ct #341, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,070
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Bethesda
12207 Braxfield Ct, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Bethesda
10413 Montrose Ave #101, North Bethesda, MD 20814
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price dropped $100Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
5352 Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,990
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in North Bethesda
10539 Tuckerman Heights Cir, North Bethesda, MD 20852
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
2d ago
11418 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$7,346
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 7-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,248
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 22
16h ago
Verified
1101 Higgins Pl, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,061–$11,991
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$11,303
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,165–$2,225
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,248
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 22
2d ago
Verified
5720 Fishers Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$11,303
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10705 Hampton Mill Ter #100, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St #1874A, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$2,990
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5405 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$3,248
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
5301 Randolph Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,165–$2,225
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10306 Strathmore Hall St, North Bethesda, MD 20852
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$2,610
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
57m ago
5411 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,789–$3,463
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,512 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Bethesda?
Average rent prices in North Bethesda have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does North Bethesda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Bethesda is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 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?
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).