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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $603 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $6,881. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alta Vista Terrace at $1,725, Alta Vista at $1,725, and NIH at $1,725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethesda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alta Vista Terrace$1,725$1,72522
Alta Vista$4,250$1,725111
NIH$4,395$1,725184
Wildwood Manor$4,425$1,725390
Woodacres$4,800$4,80018
Woodburn$4,800$4,80018
Burning Tree Estates$4,990$4,99011
Carderock Springs$4,990$4,99011
Edgemoor$4,990$1,900122
West Chevy Chase Heights$5,000$1,950140

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cecil in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood priced from $263. Chevy Chase Tower in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cecil1 Bed/1 Bath-A061BR,1BA$263
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Avondale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The KenmoreStudio - S1BStudio,1BA$1,341
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,371

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the Potomac Premier Model at North Park starting at $3,494 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
North ParkPotomac Premier2BR,2BA$2.33
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
11418 Rockville Pike, Unit FL12-ID92311418 Rockville Pike2BR,2BA$2.27
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.36
Willard TowersDesign EBStudio ,1BA$2.40
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
7131 Arlington Rd, Unit FL5-ID10607131 Arlington Rd1BR,1BA$2.22
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Bethesda?

There are currently 386 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $263 to $14,581. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $603 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bethesda?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bethesda ranges from $603 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,083.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bethesda?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bethesda range from $2,401 to $14,581, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $8,904. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,649.

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