What is the average apartment size in Bethesda?

The average size for a Bethesda, MD apartment is 909 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bethesda?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bethesda is $2,765 per month, a 0.16% decrease from last year’s average of $2,770.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bethesda?

In Bethesda, studios rent for $1,858 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,408 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,233 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,053 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bethesda?

The typical apartment in Bethesda offers about 909 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bethesda?

Studio apartments in Bethesda average 487 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 781 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,112 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,537 sq. ft.

Bethesda, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bethesda?

The typical rent budget in Bethesda ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 29% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bethesda?

In Bethesda, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bethesda is $2,765, a 0.16% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,770.

Studio Apartments at $1,858 offer the most budget-friendly option with 487 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $2,408, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,233 offer 1,112 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,537 sq ft) for $5,053, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bethesda, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,765	909 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,858	487 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,408	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,233	1,112 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,053	1,537 sq. ft.

Bethesda, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Bethesda, MD have decreased by 0.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,770 to $2,765.

What's the typical rent budget in Bethesda, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Bethesda, MD (29%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bethesda, MD?

9,548 or 35% of the households in Bethesda, MD are renter-occupied while 17,774 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Bethesda Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bethesda	$2,765
Baltimore City	$1,644
Silver Spring	$1,977
Frederick	$1,931
Rockville	$2,366
Hyattsville	$1,890
Columbia	$2,143
Laurel	$1,930
Annapolis	$2,258
Gaithersburg	$2,058
Capitol Heights	$1,569
Washington, DC	$2,498
Arlington, VA	$2,667
Falls Church, VA	$2,331
Reston, VA	$2,584
Mc Lean, VA	$2,794
Vienna, VA	$2,423
Bladensburg, MD	$1,625
Beltsville, MD	$1,919
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,788
Montgomery Village, MD	$1,647

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bethesda apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.