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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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4521 E West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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4507-4511 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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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: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $801 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,562. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,490, Carderock Springs at $1,490, and West Bethesda at $1,450. 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$3,115$1,49029
Carderock Springs$3,166$1,49019
West Bethesda$4,855$1,45094
Bannockburn$5,320$1,299339
Wildwood Manor$5,335$1,450210
Brookmont$5,554$1,157284
Westmoreland$5,768$1,299416
Westwood$6,222$1,15782
Alta Vista$7,207$801752
Bradmoor$7,207$801725

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. Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,367. 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
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,367
4107 Connecticut AvenueEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,399
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,455
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,548
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.18 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 $3,000. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Chevy Chase Tower starting at $1,650 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park 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$1.18
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
North ParkPotomac Premier2BR,2BA$2.53
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Willard TowersDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.32
Kensington HouseThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.37
Inigo's CrossingThe Arthur1BR,1BA$2.52
3003 Van Ness1 Bedroom E1BR,1BA$2.37
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09

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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 #3

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2.5
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Getting Around Bethesda, MD

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

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  • 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 $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is The Louise on Western which is listed at $1,413, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,562.

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 456 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 $350 which is $6,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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