
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda Metro Center Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (63 Rentals)
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Gallery Bethesda II

Gallery Bethesda I

8200W Apartments

4242 East West Hwy, Unit 917

The Seasons Apartments

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Battery Lane Apartments

Topaz House

7500 Woodmont Ave

Hampden House
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Sophia Bethesda

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The Elm

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Ellis Bethesda

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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit GO FL10-ID1069

8923 Battery Pl

4808 Moorland Ln

6730 Offutt Ln, Unit #198A

4534 Avondale St

4801 Fairmont Ave, Unit 411

4800 Chevy Chase Dr
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4909 Auburn

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8001 Woodmont

Middlebrooke Apartments

Griffis Edgemoor

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Cecil

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Upstairs At Bethesda Row

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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1071

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7001 Arlington at Bethesda

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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1098

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7131 Arlington Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID861
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Solaire 7607 Old Georgetown

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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit GO FL9-ID337

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The Charles

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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID891

7034 Strathmore St

The Camille Apartments Bethesda

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4530 Avondale St

The Avondale Apartments

Waverly House

Avondale Apartments
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Bradley Terrace Apartments & Townhomes

Triangle Towers

Palisades of Bethesda

HOC at Battery Lane

Cambridge Square

Tilbury Garden Apartments

4801 Fairmont Ave

8923 Battery Pl

Windsor Bethesda

Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court
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Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethesda Metro Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Bethesda Metro Center Studio Apartments | $2,275 | $1,157 | $3,647 |
| Bethesda Metro Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,844 | $1,369 | $6,183 |
| Bethesda Metro Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,489 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
| Bethesda Metro Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,822 | $3,053 | $10,000+ |
| Bethesda Metro Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,267 | $7,267 | $7,267 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bethesda Metro Center Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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Cheapest Available Bethesda Metro Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethesda Metro Center area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court priced from $1,157. Battery Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable Bethesda Metro Center apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Avondale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Triangle Towers | Junior Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,663 |
| 8200W Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
| Rosedale Park Apartments | Madison | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Lindley | A2a* | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO 3 - Studio / Bethesda Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Bradley View | Apt 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Topaz House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,964 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda Metro Center, MD
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda Metro Center area is the $3.41 price per square foot 3 BD 2.5 BA Model at 4843 Willett Pky in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Bethesda Metro Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $4,326 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda Metro Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4843 Willett Pky | 3 BD 2.5 BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.41 |
| Palisades of Bethesda | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Element 28 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Middlebrooke Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Bradley View | Tier 4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO. 2-P. Studio w/ Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Rosedale Park Apartments | Madison | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| Avondale Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethesda Metro Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda Metro Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda Metro Center is under $1,964.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda Metro Center?
The cheapest apartment in Bethesda Metro Center is Battery Park which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Bethesda Metro Center costs $7,267.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethesda Metro Center?
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 11 regular apartments in Bethesda Metro Center 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 Metro Center?
Cheap apartments in Bethesda Metro Center have an average cost of $246 which is $7,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda Metro Center.
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