Bethesda, MD Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,971
1-year change
+3.8%
$110/mo
5-year change
+26.4%
$620/mo
10-year change
+36.8%
$800/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bethesda

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,099/mo0.0%
2016$2,186/mo+4.1%+4.1%
2017$2,202/mo+0.7%+4.9%
2018$2,251/mo+2.2%+7.2%
2019$2,312/mo+2.7%+10.1%
2020$2,346/mo+1.5%+11.8%
2021$2,283/mo-2.7%+8.8%
2022$2,600/mo+13.9%+23.9%
2023$2,634/mo+1.3%+25.5%
2024$2,757/mo+4.7%+31.3%
2025$2,864/mo+3.9%+36.4%
2026$2,834/mo-1.0%+35.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bethesda changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bethesda, MD was $2,060 in 2015-01 and is $2,971 as of 2026-06 — a change of $911 per month over 11 years.

How much has Bethesda rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Bethesda, MD has changed +26.4% ($620 per month). The current median is $2,971.

What has rent in Bethesda done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bethesda, MD has changed +36.8% ($800 per month). It is now $2,971.

Is rent in Bethesda going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Bethesda, MD has increased +3.8% ($110/mo). Current median: $2,971.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.