Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,100 (50 Rentals)

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Gallery Bethesda II
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$1,522 - $6,585
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Gallery Bethesda II

4850 Rugby AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Astrid
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$1,854 - $4,240
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,894 - $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 - $4,875
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$1,970 - $4,875

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The Rae

10401 Motor City DrBethesda, MD 20817
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The Elm
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$2,104 - $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
$2,163 - $5,131
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,388 - $5,286
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,418 - $4,886
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Charles
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$2,532 - $10,222
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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$1,850

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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814

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Strathmore
$1,895 - $2,085
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$1,895 - $2,085

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Strathmore

7025 Strathmore StChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Chevy Chase Lake
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$1,968 - $10,562
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Chevy Chase Lake

3820 Chaplin PlChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Ravel and Royale
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$1,998 - $12,250
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Grand
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$2,028 - $4,850
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$2,028 - $4,850

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The Grand

5801 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Magnolia
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$2,172 - $2,629
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The Magnolia

10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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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 Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court priced from $1,157. Kensington House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Nobe MarketS01Studio,1BA$1,679
8200W ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,683
Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase1 BR1BR,1BA$1,740
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+One Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,748
Rosedale Park ApartmentsMadisonStudio,1BA$1,750
Inigo's CrossingThe Truman1BR,1BA$1,867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, MD

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.71 price per square foot The Washington Model at Inigo's Crossing in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $3,657. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Flat Apartment Model at Timberlawn Crescent starting at $2,949 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Parkside 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$2.71
Timberlawn Crescent3 Bed/2 Bath Flat Apartment3BR,2BA$2.68
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Strathmore Court at White Flint1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1D1BR,1BA$2.33
The GrandAT01 7871BR,1BA$2.60
The Montgomery ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.72
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$2.28
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+One Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.65
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

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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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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alta Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alta Vista is at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court listed at $1,157.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment is $1,299 at Kensington House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta Vista is starting from $1,499 at Battery Park.

What is the most affordable Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Battery Park and starts from $1,600.

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