Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Bethesda, MD 20817
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,660 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,185 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,170 | $2,930 | +8.2% | $2,853–3,487 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $3,310 | $3,020 | +9.6% | $2,979–3,641 | $1,882 ±$281 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,660 | $3,370 | +8.6% | $3,294–4,026 | $1,800 ±$344 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,660 | $4,250 | +9.6% | $4,194–5,126 | $3,354 ±$298 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,490 | $5,000 | +9.8% | $4,941–6,039 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,438.
What renters pay in 20817
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20816 | Bethesda | $3,240 | $2,737 |
| 20818 | Cabin John | $3,660 | – |
| 20815 | Chevy Chase | $2,880 | $3,001 |
| 20814 | Bethesda | $3,020 | $2,652 |
| 20812 | Glen Echo | $3,330 | – |
| 20832 | Olney | $3,000 | $1,873 |
Fair Market Rents across Montgomery County, MD · All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.