Rental Market Trends in North Bethesda, MD

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

As of March 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD was $2,147/month.

What is the average rent in North Bethesda, MD?

$2,147/month

Average Rent

784 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD is $2,147 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,828 per month for a studio, $2,147 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,965 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,321 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,828/month

562 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,147/month

784 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,965/month

1,160 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,321/month

1,398 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,389/month

582 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,809/month

1,441 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,870/month

2,032 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,131/month

856 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,543/month

1,140 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,462/month

2,111 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,167/month

2,199 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $11 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

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

0% $1,501 - $2,000/month

100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in North Bethesda is $2,147, you’ll want to make about $7,156 per month or $85,872 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

Nearby City Rent Trends

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Bell at the Pike

11550 Old Georgetown Rd,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,975 - $5,701

Studio - 3 Beds

Arrive North Bethesda

5901 Montrose Rd,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,730 - $3,300

1-3 Beds

The Grand

5801 Nicholson Ln,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,491 - $7,078 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall St,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$2,203 - $12,256 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in North Bethesda, MD

Bozzuto

390

Communities
119,597

Units
158

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7 Communities in North Bethesda

LCOR Inc.

19

Communities
5,864

Units
11

Cities

4 Communities in North Bethesda

Greystar

3,489

Communities
959,639

Units
894

Cities

3 Communities in North Bethesda

RAM Partners

294

Communities
78,103

Units
169

Cities

3 Communities in North Bethesda

AvalonBay

196

Communities
70,873

Units
136

Cities

2 Communities in North Bethesda

Bell Partners

209

Communities
67,041

Units
114

Cities

2 Communities in North Bethesda

Kay Apartment Communities

26

Communities
10,289

Units
16

Cities

2 Communities in North Bethesda

Avenue5 Residential

553

Communities
123,847

Units
220

Cities

1 Community in North Bethesda

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.