1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD (272 Rentals)

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The Charles
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$2,400 - $4,575
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,616 - $3,836
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Astrid
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$2,084 - $4,057
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$1,878 - $4,057
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
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$2,468 - $3,435
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$2,127 - $7,629
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$2,337 - $3,292
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$1,973 - $5,010
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Whitney
$2,517 - $2,792
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$2,142 - $7,267
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The Whitney

7707 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Rae
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$2,287 - $2,530
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$1,772 - $4,070
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The Rae

10401 Motor City DrBethesda, MD 20817
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Cecil
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$2,550 - $3,099
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$2,335 - $5,210
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Westwood Tower
$1,250 - $2,000
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$1,250 - $3,150
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Westwood Tower

5401 Westbard AveBethesda, MD 20816
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,266 - $3,345
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$2,333 - $4,738
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,897 - $2,073
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$1,897 - $2,365
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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7420 Lakeview Dr, Unit 405

7420 Lakeview Dr
BethesdaMD20817
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$2,200

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4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815

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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

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Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 18, 2026

There are currently 4127 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bethesda, MD that range in price from $1,332 to $5,567. Huntington Terrace, Sumner and Bradmoor are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bethesda with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Huntington Terrace344$2,695$1,332
Sumner343$2,697$1,510
Bradmoor325$2,657$1,332
Westmoreland319$2,498$1,510
Woodacres315$2,791$1,332
Alta Vista311$2,696$1,332
Alta Vista Terrace303$2,716$1,332
Drumaldry287$2,771$1,332
Woodburn284$2,854$1,332
Kenwood Park268$2,823$1,332

Largest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is found at Residences at Mazza in the Spring Valley neighborhood and is 1,141 square feet priced from $3,742. Triangle Towers in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,101 square feet and currently listed start at $2,131. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Residences at Mazza1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-F41,141 Sq Ft$3,742
Triangle Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1,101 Sq Ft$2,131
The Seasons ApartmentsNO.5 - Grand 1 BR w/ Balcony1,100 Sq Ft$2,545
Willard TowersDesign 1B151,099 Sq Ft$2,325
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom CC1,027 Sq Ft$1,993
Highland House WestWarhol - One Bedroom, One Bath1,023 Sq Ft$2,025
Gallery Bethesda II1 Bed 2 Bath with Den970 Sq Ft$3,400
Wentworth Apartment HomesThe Cambridge969 Sq Ft$2,135
EnvoiA05P965 Sq Ft$3,750
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse780 Sq Ft$2,820

Cheapest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is the S2 Model starting from $1,250 at Westwood Tower in the Spring Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Bethesda 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Battery Park starting at $1,332 in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bethesda is currently $2,511. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Westwood TowerS2$1,250
Battery Park1BR/1BA$1,332
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- 1BR$1,369
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x1$1,578
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom$1,595
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den$1,599
4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments1x1$1,650
8200W ApartmentsA1$1,661

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Bethesda Overview

A consistent #1 placement on 'best places' lists by both 'Time Magazine' and 'Forbes', Bathesda is a thriving Maryland city that represents some of the best living in the state. Convenient to Washington, DC while maintaining an identity all its own, Bathesda boasts close to 65K proud residents.

Why live in Bethesda, MD?

Steeped in a long history, Bathesda apartments are in high demand for good reason. Close to a dozen public and private schools call the area home, and the Congressional Country Club...one of the most prestigious in the nation...can be found a stone's throw from many residences. A wide array of businesses also choose to make their headquarters in Bathesda, from Comcast and Honest Tea to AdvisorShares and Lockheed Martin, and with the Washington DC job market a short train ride away, Bathesda rentals truly place a world of opportunity in a new resident's hands.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bethesda with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bethesda is at Westwood Tower listed at $1,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bethesda is $2,511.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bethesda Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bethesda is a 1,141 square feet unit starting from $3,742 at Residences at Mazza.

What is the average size for Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bethesda is currently 789 sq ft.

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