Bethesda, MD rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bethesda, MD is $3,359.
$3,359
-$151
-$141
222
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,290 to $18,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 9 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 13 |
| $2,300 | 7 |
| $2,400 | 11 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 8 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 9 |
| $3,900 | 17 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 51 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $141 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,075 | $3,114 |
| Feb | $2,906 | $3,200 |
| Mar | $3,003 | $3,275 |
| Apr | $3,182 | $3,000 |
| May | $3,480 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,600 | $3,553 |
| Jul | $3,342 | $3,137 |
| Aug | $3,541 | $3,500 |
| Sep | $3,400 | No data |
| Oct | $3,301 | No data |
| Nov | $3,254 | No data |
| Dec | $3,026 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bethesda, MD rental market temperature is COOL. 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 60% higher than the national average.
$3,359
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Bethesda, MD?
The average rent in Bethesda, MD is $3,359.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Bethesda, MD?
Houses in Bethesda, MD rent between $1,290 - $18,500 with an average rent of $3,359.
3. How has the rent in Bethesda, MD changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Bethesda, MD decreased by $141
4. How much has the rent in Bethesda, MD increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Bethesda, MD decreased by $151
5. How many available rentals are there in Bethesda, MD?
There are currently 222 rentals available in Bethesda, MD.
6. How do rent prices in Bethesda, MD compare with the national average?
The average rent in Bethesda, MD is $3,359 — 59.95% higher the national average of $2,100.