1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD (278 Rentals)

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The Charles
$2,325 - $4,375
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$1,995 - $10,200
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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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$2,100 - $12,250
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Griffis Edgemoor
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$2,146 - $2,778
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$2,091 - $6,783
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Griffis Edgemoor

4900 Moorland LnBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
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$2,725 - $3,565
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$2,176 - $7,710
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Flats 8300 Apartment Homes
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$2,268 - $2,820
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$2,224 - $6,684
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Flats 8300 Apartment Homes

8300 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Upstairs At Bethesda Row
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$2,422 - $4,152
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$2,416 - $4,978
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Upstairs At Bethesda Row

7131 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,620 - $3,471
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,790 - $2,035
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$1,790 - $2,395
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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5806 McKinley St, Unit A
$1,900
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5806 McKinley St, Unit A

5806 McKinley StBethesda, MD 20817
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 16

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: April 04, 2026

There are currently 6163 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bethesda, MD that range in price from $1,197 to $5,518. Sumner, Huntington Terrace and Westmoreland 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
Sumner547$2,760$1,384
Huntington Terrace529$2,781$1,357
Westmoreland511$2,580$1,585
Woodacres496$2,841$1,197
Bradmoor455$2,715$1,357
Alta Vista449$2,739$1,357
Alta Vista Terrace437$2,776$1,357
Woodburn434$2,896$1,197
Drumaldry416$2,803$1,357
Brookmont391$2,861$1,197

Largest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is found at 3003 Van Ness in the Northwest Washington neighborhood and is 1,154 square feet priced from $2,025. Residences at Mazza in the Spring Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,141 square feet and currently listed start at $3,761. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom II1,154 Sq Ft$2,025
Residences at Mazza1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-F41,141 Sq Ft$3,761
The Astrid1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-C5-G1,123 Sq Ft$2,995
Upstairs At Bethesda Rowbrk16.11,105 Sq Ft$3,481
Triangle Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1,105 Sq Ft$1,984
Willard TowersDesign 1B151,099 Sq Ft$2,449
Upton PlaceMassachusetts1,089 Sq Ft$3,666
Highland House WestWarhol - One Bedroom, One Bath1,023 Sq Ft$2,155
Avalon at Grosvenor StationA4P996 Sq Ft$2,301
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom960 Sq Ft$1,831

Cheapest Available Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 04, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bethesda, MD is the Barclay- 1BR Model starting from $1,369 at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. The second most affordable Bethesda 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at National Park Seminary Apartments starting at $1,441 in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bethesda is currently $2,528. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bethesda:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- 1BR$1,369
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,441
Rollingwood Apartments1x1$1,444
The Grand1B-C (Affordable Housing)$1,491
Battery Park1BR/1BA$1,550
The Berkshire Apartments1x1 Renovated$1,585
The Kenmore1 Bed / 1 Bath - A1D$1,591
Ellicott HouseA$1,599
Connecticut Heights1 Bedroom O$1,635

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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 Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court listed at $1,369.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bethesda is $2,528.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bethesda is a 1,154 square feet unit starting from $2,025 at 3003 Van Ness.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bethesda is currently 749 sq ft.

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