Average Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Current Versus Historical Bethesda, MD Rents

Bethesda rentals average $2,098 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,325, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-11.23%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $1,978. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.66%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $26 (-0.68%) year-over-year from $3,751 to $3,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,357 (56.76%) year-over-year from $4,152 to $6,509. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $793 (15.85%) year-over-year from $5,007 to $5,800. 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 1.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.94	$1,978	$2,228 (-11.23%)	$1,423 (39.05%)
1 BR	$3.54	$2,550	$2,567 (-0.66%)	$2,265 (12.58%)
2 BR	$3.27	$3,725	$3,751 (-0.68%)	$2,904 (28.29%)
3 BR	$4.10	$6,509	$4,152 (56.76%)	$3,558 (82.92%)
4+ BR	$2.64	$5,800	$5,007 (15.85%)	$4,250 (36.47%)

Historical Rents in Bethesda, MD

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Top Cities Near Bethesda

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Bethesda. The average rent in Bethesda is currently $2,985 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,712, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethesda, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,498 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 2.26% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethesda, MD are about 10.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.72% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Bethesda, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,395	$3,378	$2,712
Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,399	$3,200	$2,900
Rockville, MD	N/A	$1,941	$2,436	$3,070
Bethesda, MD	$2,194	$2,659	$3,730	$3,498

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethesda

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Bethesda. Some of these neighborhoods include Columbia Heights, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, 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 $3,386 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,386. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bethesda's average rent, which is only $3,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bethesda, Columbia Heights has the most affordable average rent at $3,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,554 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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,200	$3,000	$3,095
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,371	$4,524	$3,386
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,901	$4,554	$3,554

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 2 zipcodes in or near Bethesda, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,549. 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 $2,472 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,625 per month is 22201, Arlington, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,928. 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 $2,371 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,337 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 2 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	$1,737	$2,351	$3,300	$2,472
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,118	$2,391	$3,375	$2,625

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 $3,325. 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 $2,098 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. 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 $2,610 and an average price per square feet of $3.54. There are a total of 45 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 $3,680 and an average price per square feet of $3.27. There are a total of 36 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.57% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Bethesda, MD is around $2,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.