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property at 5101 River Rd

5101 River Rd

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4800 Auburn Ave

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4918 St Elmo Ave

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Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 24, 2025

There are currently 2782 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bethesda, MD that range in price from $1,269 to $5,574. NIH, Kenwood Park and Edgemoor are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bethesda with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
NIH376$2,810$1,357
Kenwood Park355$2,800$1,357
Edgemoor334$2,850$1,357
Wildwood Manor329$2,710$1,350
Westwood308$2,900$1,269
Alta Vista301$2,850$1,680
Sumner299$2,910$1,665
West Chevy Chase Heights216$2,880$1,357
West Bethesda206$2,582$1,350
Alta Vista Terrace33$2,417$1,680

Largest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is found at Upstairs At Bethesda Row in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood and is 1,105 square feet priced from $3,741. The Seasons Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Upstairs At Bethesda Rowbrk16.11,105 Sq Ft$3,741
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 7 P - Deluxe 1 Bedroom1,100 Sq Ft$2,495
Willard TowersDesign 1B151,099 Sq Ft$2,518
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom FF1,085 Sq Ft$1,941
Avalon The Albemarle10471,047 Sq Ft$2,400
Highland House WestWarhol - One Bedroom, One Bath1,023 Sq Ft$2,248
Avalon at FoxhallA3D1,020 Sq Ft$2,700
Triangle Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1,008 Sq Ft$2,076
Cecil1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B02a988 Sq Ft$3,850
Connecticut House Apartments1 Bedroom - 11 Tier981 Sq Ft$2,499

Cheapest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is the Barclay- 1BR Model starting from $1,364 at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. The second most affordable Bethesda 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at The Louise on Western starting at $1,413 in the Tenleytown neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bethesda is currently $2,613. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- 1BR$1,364
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom$1,413
Avondale ApartmentsI Bedroom$1,500
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath$1,507
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom$1,650
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1BR/1BA$1,653
Eighty Two Hundred8th Tier Junior One Bedroom$1,671
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom$1,700
The Montgomery ApartmentsA2$1,795
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,799

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Bethesda Overview

A consistent #1 placement on 'best places' lists by both 'Time Magazine' and 'Forbes', Bathesda is a thriving Maryland city that represents some of the best living in the state. Convenient to Washington, DC while maintaining an identity all its own, Bathesda boasts close to 65K proud residents.

Why live in Bethesda, MD?

Steeped in a long history, Bathesda apartments are in high demand for good reason. Close to a dozen public and private schools call the area home, and the Congressional Country Club...one of the most prestigious in the nation...can be found a stone's throw from many residences. A wide array of businesses also choose to make their headquarters in Bathesda, from Comcast and Honest Tea to AdvisorShares and Lockheed Martin, and with the Washington DC job market a short train ride away, Bathesda rentals truly place a world of opportunity in a new resident's hands.

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Bethesda, MD

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bethesda, MD

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bethesda with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bethesda is at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court listed at $1,364.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bethesda is $2,613.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bethesda is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $3,741 at Upstairs At Bethesda Row.

What is the average size for Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bethesda is currently 769 sq ft.

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