Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,134 for a studio rental to $5,390 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,491, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $386 (-16.58%) year-over-year from $2,328 to $1,942. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $302 (-11.14%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,406. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (5.48%) year-over-year from $3,692 to $3,894. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-2.89%) year-over-year from $4,608 to $4,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (4.86%) year-over-year from $5,483 to $5,750. 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 16.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.04	$1,942	$2,328 (-16.58%)	$1,348 (44.03%)
1 BR	$3.66	$2,406	$2,708 (-11.14%)	$2,048 (17.51%)
2 BR	$3.47	$3,894	$3,692 (5.48%)	$3,128 (24.48%)
3 BR	$3.36	$4,475	$4,608 (-2.89%)	$3,883 (15.24%)
4+ BR	$2.25	$5,750	$5,483 (4.86%)	$4,148 (38.61%)

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 $2,800 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 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 10.59% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 24.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.11% 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
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
Washington, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$2,800
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,187	$2,676	$2,875
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,661	$3,888	$3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, MD is currently around $2,944 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 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
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,791	$4,210	$2,944

Top Counties Near Bethesda

There are a total of 1 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 $2,600. A total of 3 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 $2,092 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,762. 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 $2,300 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,522 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	$1,762	$2,028	$3,522	$2,092
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$2,800
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,073	$2,516	$3,750	$2,600

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 $3,491. 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 $2,134 and an average price per square feet of $4.04. There are a total of 9 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 $2,661 and an average price per square feet of $3.66. There are a total of 30 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 $3,888 and an average price per square feet of $3.47. There are a total of 35 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,792/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.