Cecil
8015 Old Georgetown Rd,
Bethesda, MD 20814
1-2 Beds | $2,432 - $6,715
Rental Market Trends in Bethesda, MD
What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?
$2,374/month
Average Rent
765 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Bethesda, MD is $2,374 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/month, making Bethesda one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bethesda, you can expect to pay about $1,892 per month for a studio, $2,374 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,427 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,930 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bethesda, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bethesda, MD
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
6%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
78%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda?
Based on current rent prices, Westwood, Kenwood Park and Sumner are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethesda.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda?
Based on current rent prices, Bethesda Row, Woodmont Triangle and Downtown Bethesda are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethesda.
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Which Bethesda neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bethesda with the most apartments available are Woodmont Triangle, Downtown Bethesda and NIH .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethesda, MD?
Because the average rent in Bethesda is $2,374, you’ll want to make about $7,913 per month or $94,956 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bethesda, MD is 31.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bethesda is 94.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,892 - $4,930. You can expect to pay 8.7% more for groceries, 9.5% more for utilities, and 2.3% less for transportation.
How does Bethesda, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare 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.
Studio
$1,628/month
$2,253/month
One Bedroom
$1,971/month
$2,597/month
Two Bedroom
$2,768/month
$3,706/month
Three Bedroom
$3,718/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.