
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
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The Astrid

7401 Westlake Ter, Unit Chelsea Tower

The Rae

7425 Democracy Blvd, Unit 2

Cecil

7401 Westlake Terrace

7401 Westlake Ter, Unit 811

7401 Westlake Ter, Unit 407

7531 Spring Lake Dr
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7784 Heatherton Ln

Rollins Ridge

Arrive North Bethesda

Arrowwood Apartments

Congressional Towers

Inigo's Crossing

Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square
West Bethesda, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bethesda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bethesda Studio Apartments | $2,059 | $1,355 | $2,285 |
West Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,350 | $3,250 |
West Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,659 | $1,908 | $6,715 |
West Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,843 | $3,000 | $9,688 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Bethesda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bethesda area of Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at Rollins Ridge priced from $1,355. The Montgomery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable West Bethesda apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rollins Ridge | The Adirondack | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
The Montgomery Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
The Astrid | Studio-A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,798 |
Arrive North Bethesda | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,802 |
The Rae | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,911 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bethesda, MD
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bethesda area is the $5.45 price per square foot Royale 3C20 Penthouse Model at Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $10,629. The second greatest value West Bethesda apartment is the The Columbia Model at Rollins Ridge starting at $2,350 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Halpine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square | Royale 3C20 Penthouse | 3BR,2BA | $5.45 |
Rollins Ridge | The Columbia | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
Cecil | 2 Bed/2 Bath-C01b-P | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
Congressional Towers | Congressional | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
The Montgomery Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Arrive North Bethesda | Auburn | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Inigo's Crossing | The Harding | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Arrowwood Apartments | Studio-S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
The Rae | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
The Astrid | Studio-A2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Bethesda, Bethesda, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West Bethesda Neighborhood in Bethesda, MD
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bethesda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Bethesda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bethesda is under $3,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bethesda?
The cheapest apartment in West Bethesda is The Montgomery Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in West Bethesda costs $5,682.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bethesda?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in West Bethesda that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Bethesda?
Cheap apartments in West Bethesda have an average cost of $363 which is $5,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bethesda.
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