Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD (133 Rentals)

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property at 4800 Auburn Ave

4800 Auburn Ave

BethesdaMD20814
property at 4710 Elm St

4710 Elm St

BethesdaMD20814

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property at 4850 Rugby Ave

4850 Rugby Ave

BethesdaMD20814
property at 4918 St Elmo Ave

4918 St Elmo Ave

BethesdaMD20814
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Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Bethesda, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Bethesda. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young children? this residential neighborhood is a leading area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and great education opportunities.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is critically important. This submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for having the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Bethesda ranks as one of our preferred luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this part of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood in Bethesda, MD

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bethesda

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Bethesda?

There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Downtown Bethesda with rent ranges from $1,454 to $4,162 with an average price of $2,413.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Bethesda Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Bethesda ranges from $1,357 to $5,341 with an average monthly rent of $2,834.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bethesda cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Bethesda range from $1,631 to $9,212. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,302.

How expensive are Downtown Bethesda Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 34 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Bethesda on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,085 to $12,250 - averaging $7,075 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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