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Waverly House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly House

4521 E West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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Avondale Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Apartments

4507-4511 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Cambridge Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Square

4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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HOC at Battery Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

HOC at Battery Lane

4998 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $801 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,217. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,850, West Bethesda at $1,460, and Carderock Springs at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethesda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burning Tree Estates$3,090$1,85035
West Bethesda$3,106$1,46028
Carderock Springs$3,156$1,85023
Wildwood Manor$4,855$1,455241
Bannockburn$5,320$1,357291
Westmoreland$5,349$1,413444
Brookmont$5,470$1,157325
Westwood$5,485$1,157141
Bradmoor$6,749$801690
Huntington Terrace$6,749$1,357765

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood priced from $1,157. The Louise on Western in the Tenleytown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,413. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
The Grand1C-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,478
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,547
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.10 price per square foot 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd Model at 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Marymount neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath D Tier 05 Model at Clarence House starting at $3,290 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 18309 Old Seven Locks Rd3BR,2BA$1.10
Clarence House2 Bed 2 Bath D Tier 052BR,2BA$2.44
Willard TowersDesign 2A2BR,2BA$2.38
Triangle Towers2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Kensington HouseThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.37
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit Unit15335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$1.86
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.46

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bethesda, MD

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethesda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court which is listed at $1,364, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,217.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethesda?

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 1,285 regular apartments in Bethesda 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 Bethesda?

Cheap apartments in Bethesda have an average cost of $328 which is $5,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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