Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda West Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD (156 Rentals)

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The Charles
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$2,422 - $10,222
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
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$2,127 - $7,629
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$1,973 - $5,010
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Whitney
$2,142 - $7,267
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The Whitney

7707 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,335 - $5,210
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,333 - $4,738
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,894 - $2,365
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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4530 Avondale St
$2,690
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4530 Avondale St

4530 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 7500 Woodmont Ave

$3,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7500 Woodmont Ave, Unit 217

7500 Woodmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814

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property at 6654 Hillandale Rd

$1,800

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6654 Hillandale Rd, Unit 6654A - Studio

6654 Hillandale Rd
BethesdaMD20815
property at 6639 Hillandale Rd

$3,295

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6639 Hillandale Rd

BethesdaMD20815
property at 4960 Fairmont Ave

$5,700

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$5,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4960 Fairmont Ave, Unit 603

4960 Fairmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814
property at 4242 East West Hwy

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bethesda West, Bethesda, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? Bethesda West is a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? this residential area is now ranked as providing fantastic access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is known as one of the A-list luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Bethesda ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda West

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Bethesda West area of Bethesda, MD?

As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 156 available Bethesda West apartments priced from $1,157 to $12,256, with an average monthly rent of $3,609.

How much are Studio apartments in Bethesda West?

There are currently 50 Studio Apartments in Bethesda West with rent ranges from $1,157 to $3,647 with an average price of $2,281.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Bethesda West Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Bethesda West ranges from $1,332 to $6,183 with an average monthly rent of $2,869.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Bethesda West cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Bethesda West range from $1,499 to $10,222. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,462.

How expensive are Bethesda West Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bethesda West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,600 to $12,256 - averaging $7,358 for the location.

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