Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (36 Rentals)

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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,875 - $2,259
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$1,875 - $2,259
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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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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Strathmore
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$1,890 - $2,295
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Strathmore

7025 Strathmore StChevy Chase, MD 20815
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$1,995 - $2,850

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7111 Woodmont Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815
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Fairfax Court
2 to 3 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
Studio to 3 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 Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court priced from $1,157. 8200W Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethesda apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
8200W Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,487
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,616
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 3 - Studio / Bethesda AveStudio,1BA$1,755
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,875
Strathmore1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1,890
Rosedale Park ApartmentsAlbert1BR,1BA$1,890
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,992
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,134
Griffis EdgemoorAuburn1BR,1BA$2,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,040. The second greatest value Downtown Bethesda apartment is the B4 Model at Windsor Bethesda starting at $3,795 with a $3.61 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.
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$3.04
Windsor BethesdaB42BR,2BA$3.61
7001 Arlington at BethesdaB22BR,2BA$3.62
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.36
Strathmore2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.80
Bethesda PlaceTier 41BR,1BA$3.26
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.88
The Seasons ApartmentsNO. 2-P. Studio w/ BalconyStudio ,1BA$3.33
8200W Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.51
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bethesda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bethesda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bethesda is at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court listed at $1,157.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethesda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethesda Apartment is $1,369 at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bethesda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bethesda is starting from $1,624 at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court.

What is the most affordable Downtown Bethesda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bethesda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Topaz House and starts from $3,886.

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