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10401 Motor City DrBethesda, MD 20817
4242 East West Hwy, Unit 917
4242 East West Hwy
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10410 Montrose Ave
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5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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4710 Bethesda AveBethesda, MD 20814
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10618 Kenilworth Ave
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4523 Sangamore RdBethesda, MD 20816
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4500 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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4835-4835 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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4107 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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4312 River Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
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5102 Warren Plz NWWashington, DC 20016
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5323 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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5415 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20015
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10225 Frederick AveKensington, MD 20895
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Bethesda, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethesda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Bethesda Studio Apartments | $1,841 | $1,100 | $3,647 |
| Cheap Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $1,149 | $6,183 |
| Cheap Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,286 | $2,441 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bethesda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,936 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD
Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,100 to $12,256 with an overall median price of $6,509. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Bethesda at $1,477, Carderock Springs at $1,782, and Burning Tree Estates at $1,782. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethesda Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| West Bethesda | $2,922 | $1,477 | 17 |
| Carderock Springs | $2,935 | $1,782 | 14 |
| Burning Tree Estates | $3,019 | $1,782 | 34 |
| Wildwood Manor | $4,540 | $1,455 | 130 |
| Westwood | $4,543 | $1,149 | 108 |
| Bannockburn | $4,800 | $1,149 | 164 |
| Alta Vista Terrace | $6,149 | $1,157 | 704 |
| Westmoreland | $6,520 | $1,149 | 775 |
| Alta Vista | $7,267 | $1,157 | 720 |
| Bradmoor | $7,267 | $1,195 | 746 |
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. Chevy Chase Tower in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $2.25 price per square foot Design 3A Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $3,827. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West starting at $3,075 with a $2.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Willard Towers | Design 3A | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Highland House West | Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Lerner Oxford Square | Devonshire | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Middlebrooke Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 4427 Nebraska Ave NW | 4427 Nebraska Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom & Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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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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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?
The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is Kensington House which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $6,509.
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 883 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 $615 which is $5,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.
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