
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD from $1,000 with Washer/Dryer (36 Rentals)
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Gallery Bethesda I

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

6807 Buttermere Ln, Unit Mia

Westwood Tower Apartments

4850 Rugby Ave

4800 Auburn Ave

7612 Carteret Rd
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The Rae

Sumner Highlands Apartments

The Montgomery Apartments

Sophia Bethesda

9308 Cedar Ln, Unit Apartment

5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 1

5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 4
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4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit # 2

The Louise on Western

5142 MacArthur Blvd

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Ellicott House

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

La Reine Apartments

3419 Quebec St NW, Unit 0

Wentworth Apartment Homes

Nobe Market
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11513 Idlewood Rd, Unit 11513 Idlewood Rd.

Aurora

Arrowwood Apartments

5405 Tuckerman Ln

The Grand

Crescent at Chevy Chase
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Meridian at Grosvenor Station
Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethesda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Bethesda Studio Apartments | $2,041 | $1,210 | $4,263 |
Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,239 | $5,210 |
Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $1,631 | $9,584 |
Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,453 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Bethesda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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
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 $1,550.
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 $1,364, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $5,694.
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 182 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 $723 which is $4,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
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