What's the average rent in Bethesda, MD?

Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Bethesda, MD is $3,200 per month, which is 66% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,200

-3.6%-$120 decrease month-over-month

-3.0%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

221

APARTMENTS

$3,019

HOUSES

$4,712

TOWNHOUSES

$3,700

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Bethesda, MD at $3,019 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,712 per month. Townhomes average $3,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,850
4 Bedrooms	$4,556
All	$3,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Bethesda, MD is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,556 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,606
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$3,700

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Bethesda, MD is $3,250 per month, followed by $3,606 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,099
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,675
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$2,418

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD is $2,099 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,675 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$3,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$4,712

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Bethesda, MD is $1,495 per month, followed by $3,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,850 for a 4 bedroom house.