Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda West Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (61 Rentals)

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property at 6654 Hillandale Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6654 Hillandale Rd, Unit 6654A - Studio

6654 Hillandale Rd
BethesdaMD20815

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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,897 - $2,365
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$1,897 - $2,365

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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, 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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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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property at 4242 East West Hwy

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815

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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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Cecil
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$2,335 - $5,210
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Charles
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$2,417 - $10,222
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, 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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$3,100

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7500 Woodmont Ave, Unit 217

7500 Woodmont 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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Windsor Bethesda
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Bethesda

7770 Norfolk AveBethesda, MD 20814

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Bethesda West, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bethesda West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethesda West 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 West apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
8200W ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,661
The Seasons ApartmentsNO. 1 - Studio w/BalconyStudio,1BA$1,875
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$1,890
Ellis BethesdaStudio-S01AStudio,1BA$1,973
Cambridge Square2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2,095
Hampden HouseHA01Studio,1BA$2,122
Triangle Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,131
The WhitneyStudio - A2Studio,1BA$2,142

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda West, MD

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda West area is the $3.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,326. The second greatest value Bethesda West apartment is the 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Triangle Towers starting at $2,923 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$3.01
Triangle Towers2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Rosedale Park ApartmentsRegent2BR,2BA$2.66
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Bradley ViewApt 1013BR,2BA$2.98
Cambridge Square2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.33
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.62
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 2 - Studio L. w. BalconyStudio ,1BA$3.14
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland and customized analysis for Northwest Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethesda West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda West is under $2,142.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda West?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda West is Battery Park which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Bethesda West costs $3,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethesda West?

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 10 regular apartments in Bethesda West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in Bethesda West have an average cost of $158 which is $3,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda West.

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