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Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD

What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?

$2,454/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bethesda, MD is $2,454 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Bethesda one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bethesda, you can expect to pay about $1,931 per month for a studio, $2,454 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,451 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,866 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,931/month
517 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,454/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,451/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,866/month
1,490 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,575/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,492/month
3,869 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,204/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,901/month
1,017 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,778/month
772 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,050/month
2,945 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bethesda, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bethesda, MD
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bethesda, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
4% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
82% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda?

Based on current rent prices, Westwood, Parkside Condominiums and Wildwood Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westwood
$2,165/month
817 Sq Ft
Parkside Condominiums
$2,257/month
779 Sq Ft
Wildwood Manor
$2,359/month
770 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$2,369/month
698 Sq Ft
Glenbrook Village
$2,387/month
700 Sq Ft
West Bethesda
$2,412/month
774 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,420/month
693 Sq Ft
The Promenade
$2,420/month
693 Sq Ft
Maplewood Estates
$2,436/month
695 Sq Ft
West Chevy Chase Heights
$2,454/month
717 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Row and Edgemoor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bethesda
$3,083/month
737 Sq Ft
Bethesda Row
$3,066/month
775 Sq Ft
Edgemoor
$2,987/month
718 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$2,975/month
709 Sq Ft
Woodmont Triangle
$2,779/month
719 Sq Ft
Bradley Village
$2,659/month
750 Sq Ft
Westboro
$2,630/month
925 Sq Ft
NIH
$2,578/month
722 Sq Ft
West Chevy Chase Heights
$2,454/month
717 Sq Ft
Maplewood Estates
$2,436/month
695 Sq Ft

Which Bethesda neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bethesda with the most apartments available are Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle and Edgemoor .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bethesda
$3,083/month
737 Sq Ft
Woodmont Triangle
$2,779/month
719 Sq Ft
Edgemoor
$2,987/month
718 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$2,975/month
709 Sq Ft
NIH
$2,578/month
722 Sq Ft
West Chevy Chase Heights
$2,454/month
717 Sq Ft
Bethesda Row
$3,066/month
775 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$2,369/month
698 Sq Ft
Glenbrook Village
$2,387/month
700 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,420/month
693 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethesda, MD?

Because the average rent in Bethesda is $2,454, you’ll want to make about $8,180 per month or $98,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bethesda, MD is 30.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bethesda is 85.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,931 - $4,866. You can expect to pay 9.6% more for groceries, 10.0% more for utilities, and 2.1% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Westwood

Bethesda, MD

Downtown Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

Studio
$1,652/month
$1,924/month
One Bedroom
$2,006/month
$2,449/month
Two Bedroom
$2,768/month
$3,624/month
Three Bedroom
$3,774/month
$5,466/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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