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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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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: 12/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,298 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,499. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,699, Carderock Springs at $1,699, and West Bethesda at $1,478. 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$3,077$1,69950
Carderock Springs$3,156$1,69936
West Bethesda$4,335$1,478182
Wildwood Manor$4,390$1,455273
Westmoreland$5,496$1,384899
Bannockburn$6,004$1,357259
Brookmont$6,424$1,298702
Westwood$6,537$1,375200
Alta Vista$6,601$1,357940
Huntington Terrace$7,250$1,3571035

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at National Park Seminary Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood priced from $1,360. 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
National Park Seminary Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,360
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,384
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,434
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,459
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,473
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,480
The ChesapeakeStudio 12Studio,1BA$1,500
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $2.41 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Willard Towers in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $4,871. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the Basquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $2,799 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest 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.
Willard TowersDesign 3B3BR,2BA$2.41
Highland House WestBasquiat - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.47
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #44427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.86
The Montgomery ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.31
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.26
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.28

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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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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 $1,510.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,384, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,499.

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 453 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 $241 which is $6,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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