Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,228 for a studio rental to $6,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,248, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $90 (4.16%) year-over-year from $2,162 to $2,252. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $303 (-11.41%) year-over-year from $2,653 to $2,351. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $130 (-3.37%) year-over-year from $3,861 to $3,731. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-6.25%) year-over-year from $4,800 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $449 (-7.55%) year-over-year from $5,949 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 27.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.08	$2,252	$2,162 (4.16%)	$1,320 (70.65%)
1 BR	$3.63	$2,351	$2,653 (-11.41%)	$2,013 (16.78%)
2 BR	$3.47	$3,731	$3,861 (-3.37%)	$3,065 (21.72%)
3 BR	$4.04	$4,500	$4,800 (-6.25%)	$4,067 (10.66%)
4+ BR	$2.56	$5,500	$5,949 (-7.55%)	$4,098 (34.20%)

Historical Rents in Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near Bethesda

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Bethesda. The average rent in Bethesda is currently $2,868 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Washington, DC, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,498 per month.

Let's compare Bethesda, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bethesda, MD is 13.44% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.18% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 11.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.96% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington, DC	$1,929	$2,400	$3,200	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,590	$3,500	$2,733
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,022	$2,585	$2,868
Bethesda, MD	$2,266	$2,687	$3,940	$3,324
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,521	$4,702	$3,498

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, and Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,848 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,464 per month. Whereas, at $3,380 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bethesda. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,942	$2,464	$4,200	$2,464
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,000	$2,848
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,892	$4,644	$3,380

Top Counties Near Bethesda

There are a total of 3 counties located by Bethesda, MD.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Bethesda

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,637. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,896. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD is $2,521 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,666 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Bethesda, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20008, Washington, DC	$1,767	$2,250	$3,496	$2,300
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,521	$4,702	$3,500
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,896	$2,565	$3,666	$2,637

Frequently Asked Questions - Bethesda Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Bethesda, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,248. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bethesda, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bethesda, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,228 and an average price per square feet of $4.08. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,687 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,940 and an average price per square feet of $3.47. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethesda.

How have rent prices in Bethesda, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bethesda, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,598/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.