Rental Market Trends in North Bethesda, MD

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

As of April 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD was $2,160/month.

What is the average rent in North Bethesda, MD?

$2,160/month

Average Rent

783 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in North Bethesda, MD is $2,160 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,821 per month for a studio, $2,160 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,313 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,821/month

562 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,160/month

783 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,955/month

1,161 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,313/month

1,398 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,245/month

2,454 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,418/month

993 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,729/month

1,178 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,681/month

1,841 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,387/month

2,609 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more 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 $2,160, you’ll want to make about $7,200 per month or $86,400 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

Apartment communities in North Bethesda we think you'll love

The Grand

5801 Nicholson Ln,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

Call for Rent

1 Bed

Bell at the Pike

11550 Old Georgetown Rd,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,925 - $7,449

Studio - 3 Beds

Arrive North Bethesda

5901 Montrose Rd,
North Bethesda, MD 20852

$1,730 - $3,300

1-3 Beds

The Rae

10401 Motor City Dr,
Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,009 - $3,782 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in North Bethesda, MD

Bozzuto

386

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118,848

Units
157

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7 Communities in North Bethesda

LCOR Inc.

17

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5,441

Units
10

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4 Communities in North Bethesda

Greystar

3,486

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959,251

Units
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3 Communities in North Bethesda

RAM Partners

296

Communities
78,616

Units
170

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3 Communities in North Bethesda

AvalonBay

208

Communities
74,042

Units
142

Cities

2 Communities in North Bethesda

Bell Partners

179

Communities
54,856

Units
99

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2 Communities in North Bethesda

Kay Apartment Communities

26

Communities
10,289

Units
16

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2 Communities in North Bethesda

Avenue5 Residential

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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.

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.