Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (125 Rentals)

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property at 5310 Danbury Rd

$1,250

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$1,250
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5310 Danbury Rd

BethesdaMD20814

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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,790 - $2,395
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$1,790 - $2,395
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 10307 Montrose Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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10307 Montrose Ave, Unit 202, Unit 202

10307 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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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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Triangle Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Towers

4853 Cordell 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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property at 7401 Westlake Terrace

$1,900

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$1,900
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7401 Westlake Terrace, Unit 610, Unit 610

7401 Westlake Terrace
BethesdaMD20817
property at 7420 Lakeview Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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7420 Lakeview Dr

BethesdaMD20817

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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,157 to $12,257 with an overall median price of $6,113. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,175, Carderock Springs at $2,051, and West Bethesda at $1,175. 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$3,068$1,17540
Carderock Springs$3,155$2,05122
West Bethesda$4,225$1,175139
Wildwood Manor$4,333$1,455208
Bannockburn$5,320$1,175206
Westwood$5,320$1,157152
Brookmont$5,660$1,157764
Westmoreland$5,750$1,199996
Alta Vista$6,233$1,157954
Bradmoor$6,509$1,157961

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at The Roberta in the Tenleytown neighborhood priced from $1,150. Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
The KenmoreStudio - S1FStudio,1BA$1,221
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,361
Connecticut HeightsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,388
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $2,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
North ParkMaryland1BR,1BA$2.04
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Strathmore1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.31
MacArthur Boulevard ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit Unit 65335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 #4

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

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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 $1,389.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is Battery Park which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,113.

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 1,032 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 $316 which is $5,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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