Bethesda, MD rental market
What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?
Last updated June 26, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,800.
Average rent
$3,800
Month-over-month change
-$100
Year-over-year change
+$500
Available rentals
220
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $22,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 7 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 15 |
| $2,800 | 8 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 6 |
| $3,700 | 7 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 10 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 10 |
| $4,200 | 8 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 8 |
| $4,500 | 6 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 5 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 63 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $500 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 | $3,195 |
| Jun | $3,553 | $3,750 |
| Jul | $3,137 | No data |
| Aug | $3,500 | No data |
| Sep | $3,500 | No data |
| Oct | $3,490 | No data |
| Nov | $3,300 | No data |
| 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Bethesda, MD is 89% higher than the national average.
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