The Charles
7342 Wisconsin Ave,
Bethesda, MD 20814
$2,300 - $9,185
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD
What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?
$2,399/month
Average Rent
759 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bethesda, MD is $2,399 per month. This is 48% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,945 per month for a studio, $2,399 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,401 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,100 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bethesda, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $41 less 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 January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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4%
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12%
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84%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda?
Based on current rent prices, Kenwood Park, Westwood and Parkside Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda?
Based on current rent prices, Edgemoor, Battery Park and Downtown Bethesda are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda.
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Which Bethesda neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bethesda with the most apartments available are Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle and NIH .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethesda, MD?
Because the average rent in Bethesda is $2,399, you’ll want to make about $7,996 per month or $95,952 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 32.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bethesda is 91.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,945 - $5,100. You can expect to pay 8.8% more for groceries, 10.2% more for utilities, and 1.0% more for transportation.
How does Bethesda, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bethesda, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.