Bethesda, MD rental market
What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,173.
Average rent
$3,173
Month-over-monthMoM change
-$147
Year-over-yearYoY change
-$247
Available rentals
203
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $22,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 6 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 13 |
| $2,300 | 7 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 8 |
| $2,600 | 7 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 8 |
| $3,500 | 10 |
| $3,600 | 9 |
| $3,700 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 10 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 7 |
| $5,000+ | 27 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $247 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,114 | $3,200 |
| Feb | $3,200 | $3,050 |
| Mar | $3,275 | $2,900 |
| Apr | $3,000 | $2,996 |
| May | $3,200 | $3,184 |
| Jun | $3,553 | $3,750 |
| Jul | $3,137 | $3,850 |
| Aug | $3,500 | $3,600 |
| Sep | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Oct | $3,490 | $3,312 |
| Nov | $3,300 | $3,189 |
| Dec | $3,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bethesda, MD rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Bethesda, MD is 59% higher than the national average.
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