Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD (149 Rentals)

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The Charles
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$2,377 - $9,922
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The Charles

7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,501 - $5,245
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, 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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$2,077 - $7,629
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$2,207 - $5,226
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,427 - $4,874
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,865 - $2,365
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4720 Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 103, Unit 103

4720 Chevy Chase Dr
BethesdaMD20815
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$3,495

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

6639 Hillandale Rd

BethesdaMD20815

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Bethesda. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young children? this residential neighborhood is a leading area 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. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and great education opportunities.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is critically important. This submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for having the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Bethesda ranks as one of our preferred 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. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this part of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bethesda

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Bethesda?

There are currently 85 Studio Apartments in Downtown Bethesda with rent ranges from $1,157 to $3,647 with an average price of $2,310.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Bethesda ranges from $1,369 to $4,597 with an average monthly rent of $2,873.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Bethesda range from $1,499 to $9,922. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,470.

How expensive are Downtown Bethesda Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Bethesda on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,053 to $12,256 - averaging $7,727 for the location.

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