Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

Prices and availability in Bethesda, MD were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Bethesda, MD are: Elme Bethesda, Sophia Bethesda, 4909 Auburn, Triangle Towers and Palisades of Bethesda.

The average rent in Bethesda, MD is $2,797.

The price range for a studio apartment in Bethesda, MD is between $1,683 and $3,978.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD is between $1,661 and $6,056.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD is between $1,781 and $9,211.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Bethesda, MD is between $1,781 and $9,211.

In Bethesda, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 64% of Bethesda's rentals, 19% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Bethesda are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 57% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 11 stories. About 30% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 41% are mid-rises, and 61% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Bethesda are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 51% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.