What's the average rent in Bethesda, MD?

Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Bethesda, MD is $3,800 per month, which is 95% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,800

-2.6%-$100 decrease month-over-month

17.0%$552 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

228

APARTMENTS

$3,245

HOUSES

$5,800

TOWNHOUSES

$4,113

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Bethesda, MD at $3,245 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,800 per month. Townhomes average $4,113 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,301
2 Bedrooms	$3,005
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$3,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Bethesda, MD is $2,301 per month, followed by $3,005 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$4,150
4 Bedrooms	$4,350
All	$4,113

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Bethesda, MD is $2,800 per month, followed by $4,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,350 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,350

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$5,250
All	$5,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Bethesda, MD is $950 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,250 for a 4 bedroom house.