The Charles
7342 Wisconsin Ave,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,532 - $10,222
Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Bethesda, MD is $2,426/month.
Rent in Bethesda is 46% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,426/month
Average Rent
756 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.4%
Change / Year
2,159
Available Apartments
Bethesda rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Bethesda average $1,949 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Bethesda average $2,426 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Bethesda average $3,449 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Bethesda average $5,135 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Bethesda, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Bethesda, MD
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda?
Based on current rent prices, Westwood, Wildwood Manor and Alta Vista 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, Downtown Bethesda and Bethesda Row 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 $2,426, you’ll want to make about $8,086 per month or $97,032 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 35.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bethesda is 100.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,949 - $5,135. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 3.8% 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.
View the Bethesda Area GuideStudio
$1,619/month
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One Bedroom
$2,044/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,829/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,772/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bethesda?
The average rent in Bethesda is $2,426 per month, which is 45.9% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Bethesda?
The average rent for a house in Bethesda, MD is $4,459 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Bethesda?
The average rent for a condo in Bethesda, MD is $2,131 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Bethesda?
Rents in Bethesda, MD are decreasing, with prices down 0.4% year-over-year and $9 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Bethesda?
In Bethesda, MD, 82% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.