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Waverly House
Studio 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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The Charles
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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HOC at Battery Lane
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

HOC at Battery Lane

4998 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Cambridge Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Square

4909 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: 11/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,157 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,229. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,670, West Bethesda at $1,913, and Carderock Springs at $1,913. 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$3,062$1,67046
West Bethesda$3,109$1,91329
Carderock Springs$3,126$1,91328
Wildwood Manor$4,455$1,455261
Brookmont$5,552$1,157657
Westmoreland$5,563$1,413826
Westwood$5,563$1,157181
Bannockburn$6,665$1,357267
Alta Vista$6,702$1,357969
Huntington Terrace$6,779$1,3571041

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 $1,384. 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$1,384
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,470
The Grand1C-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,478
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,509
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,533

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Den Townhome Model at Timberlawn Crescent in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 11710 Old Georgetown Rd Model at 11710 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 1113 starting at $2,500 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Halpine 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.
Timberlawn Crescent2 Bed/2 Bath Den Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.38
11710 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 111311710 Old Georgetown Rd2BR,1BA$2.41
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
The Montgomery ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.21
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.41
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.33

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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 #5

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 $1,533.

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 $1,369, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,229.

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 464 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 $262 which is $5,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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