Rental Market Trends in North Bethesda, MD

Q: What is the average rent in North Bethesda, MD?

As of January 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD was $2,114/month.

What is the average rent in North Bethesda, MD?

$2,114/month

Average Rent

784 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD is $2,114 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making North Bethesda one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in North Bethesda, you can expect to pay about $1,777 per month for a studio, $2,114 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,932 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,415 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,777/month

562 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,114/month

784 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,932/month

1,161 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,415/month

1,351 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,576/month

427 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,400/month

867 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,506/month

1,159 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,696/month

2,371 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,028/month

751 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,490/month

990 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,673/month

1,237 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,907/month

1,711 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,956/month

2,272 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in North Bethesda, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $42 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

0% $1,001 - $1,500/month

6% $1,501 - $2,000/month

94% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in North Bethesda is $2,114, you’ll want to make about $7,046 per month or $84,552 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.

How does North Bethesda, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare North 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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Apartment Averages

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Bell at the Pike

11550 Old Georgetown Rd,
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$2,050 - $5,103

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Avalon at Grosvenor Station

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North Bethesda, MD 20852

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118,539

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157

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5,876

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10

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Greystar

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951,532

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RAM Partners

292

Communities
77,431

Units
168

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3 Communities in North Bethesda

AvalonBay

190

Communities
69,321

Units
128

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2 Communities in North Bethesda

Bell Partners

230

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74,099

Units
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Kay Apartment Communities

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Avenue5 Residential

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United States Maryland North Bethesda Rental Trends

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.