
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (8 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Bethesda area of Durham.


3432 Carr Rd

1424 Scholar Dr

BLU Station Apartments
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Bethesda, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethesda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bethesda Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $1,063 | $1,349 |
Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $450 | $1,959 |
Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $540 | $4,070 |
Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $1,375 | $4,740 |
Bethesda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethesda area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at BLU Station Apartments priced from $950. MAA Research Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here are the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, NC
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the Wellons Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the B2 Model at Ascend Brightleaf Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pendleton Townhomes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Ascend Brightleaf Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
The Churchill | B1 RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Marquis Ellis Crossing | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments | Lowell | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Upgraded-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBethesda, Durham, NC
Ranked #68
Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bethesda Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
15 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Cheap Bethesda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda is under $1,436.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?
The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is BLU Station Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $1,757.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 10 regular apartments in 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 Bethesda?
Cheap apartments in Bethesda have an average cost of $940 which is $817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.
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