Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Waverly House
1 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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HOC at Battery Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

HOC at Battery Lane

4998 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Cambridge Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Square

4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Fairfax Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax Court

1 Fairfax CtChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Newdale Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Bradley Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradley Crossing

4740 Bradley BlvdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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The Fields of Bethesda
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields of Bethesda

5079 Bradley BlvdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bethesda area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court priced from $1,624. Triangle Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,651. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethesda apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay-2BR2BR,1BA$1,624
Triangle TowersPetite Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,651
8200W Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,683
Topaz HouseExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,862
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,945
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$1,990
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$1,995
Crescent at Chevy ChaseJr 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, Top Floor with Balcony...1BR,1BA$1,995
The WhitneyStudioStudio,1BA$2,055
Ellis Bethesda1 Bed/1 Bath-A031BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda area is the $3.38 price per square foot B8 Model at Windsor Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,932. The second greatest value Downtown Bethesda apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $2,725 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor BethesdaB82BR,2BA$3.38
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$2.79
4242 East-West Highway, Unit 6164242 East-West Highway1BR,1BA$2.50
Bethesda PlaceTier 51BR,1BA$3.11
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.43
The MetropolitanGeorgetown1BR,1BA$3.06
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay-2BR2BR,1BA$2.12
Rosedale Park ApartmentsJefferson1BR,1BA$3.38
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Ranked #4

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, and the greater Washington area. 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, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood in Bethesda, MD

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 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 Downtown Bethesda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bethesda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bethesda is under $2,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bethesda is 8200W Apartments which is listed at $1,717, while the average apartment in Downtown Bethesda costs $7,010.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 68 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Bethesda?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Bethesda have an average cost of $308 which is $6,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bethesda.

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