
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,300 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alta Vista area of Bethesda.


Pooks Hill Tower & Court

Gallery Bethesda II

Gallery Bethesda I

8200W Apartments

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The Astrid

Topaz House

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The Seasons Apartments

The Montgomery Apartments

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The Rae

5225 Pooks Hill Rd

Griffis Edgemoor

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The Elm

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Sophia Bethesda

Hampden House
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Ellis Bethesda

4909 Auburn

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The Charles

The Camille Apartments Bethesda

Middlebrooke Apartments

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8001 Woodmont

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Upstairs At Bethesda Row

Solaire 7607 Old Georgetown
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7001 Arlington at Bethesda

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Cecil

6011 Ryland Dr

Nobe Market

Kensington House

Kensington Gardens

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase
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Avalon at Grosvenor Station

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Harwood Flats

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The Grand

Bradley View

The Glen at Kensington

Inigo's Crossing

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Strathmore

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The Magnolia
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Ravel and Royale

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Chevy Chase Lake

Crescent at Chevy Chase

10101 Grosvenor Pl
Alta Vista, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $2,217 | $1,455 | $3,647 |
| Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $1,522 | $4,597 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $1,499 | $9,922 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,469 | $2,949 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| Gallery Bethesda II | 1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Affordabl | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 8200W Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
| Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,724 |
| Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| The Astrid | Studio-A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,772 |
| Strathmore Court at White Flint | Junior 1 Bedroom 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,778 |
| Nobe Market | S01 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inigo's Crossing | The Washington | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| The Grand | AT01 725 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Strathmore | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| The Glen at Kensington | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| The Montgomery Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Strathmore Court at White Flint | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Avalon at Grosvenor Station | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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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