Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,300 (44 Rentals)

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The Astrid
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$1,772 - $4,114
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,865 - $2,365
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$1,865 - $2,365

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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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The Rae
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$1,970 - $4,756
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The Rae

10401 Motor City DrBethesda, MD 20817
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The Elm
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$2,077 - $7,629
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$2,207 - $5,226
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Charles
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$2,377 - $9,922
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,420 - $4,874
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,565 - $5,245
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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$3,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

6011 Ryland Dr

BethesdaMD20817

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Harwood Flats
$1,827 - $3,850
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Harwood Flats

5454 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Grand
$1,885 - $4,850
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$1,885 - $4,850

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$1,885 - $4,850
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The Grand

5801 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Strathmore
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$2,085 - $2,195
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Strathmore

7025 Strathmore StChevy Chase, MD 20815
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The Magnolia
$2,172 - $2,802
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The Magnolia

10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Ravel and Royale
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$2,179 - $12,257
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Chevy Chase Lake
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$2,185 - $8,381
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Chevy Chase Lake

3820 Chaplin PlChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Bethesda, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Battery Park priced from $1,332. Pooks Hill Tower & Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Gallery Bethesda II1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Affordabl1BR,1BA$1,548
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
8200W Apartments0x1 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,683
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+One Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,724
Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase1 BR1BR,1BA$1,740
The AstridStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,772
Strathmore Court at White FlintJunior 1 Bedroom 1B1BR,1BA$1,778
Nobe MarketS01Studio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, MD

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.69 price per square foot The Washington Model at Inigo's Crossing in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $3,631. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the AT01 725 Model at The Grand starting at $1,885 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Halpine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Inigo's CrossingThe Washington3BR,2BA$2.69
The GrandAT01 7251BR,1BA$2.03
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Strathmore1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.54
The Glen at Kensington2X12BR,1BA$2.77
The Montgomery ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.59
Strathmore Court at White Flint1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1D1BR,1BA$2.67
Avalon at Grosvenor StationA51BR,1BA$2.62
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+One Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58

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Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD

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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Vista is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Battery Park which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $6,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?

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 28 regular apartments in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista?

Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $152 which is $6,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

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