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Battery Park
4949 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Gallery Bethesda II
4850 Rugby AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4800 Auburn AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8200W Apartments
8200 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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6654 Hillandale Rd
BethesdaMD20815
4242 East West Hwy, Unit 917
4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815
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The Seasons Apartments
4710 Bethesda AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
4534 Avondale St
BethesdaMD20814
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Topaz House
4400 East-West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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7500 Woodmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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Hampden House
4700 Hampden LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
8923 Battery Pl
BethesdaMD20814
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$2,200
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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1069
4924 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
4808 Moorland Ln
BethesdaMD20814
4801 Fairmont Ave, Unit 411
4801 Fairmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814
4800 Chevy Chase Dr
BethesdaMD20815
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4909 Auburn
4909 Auburn AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Middlebrooke Apartments
5015 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Upstairs At Bethesda Row
7131 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Solaire 7607 Old Georgetown
7607 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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$2,520
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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID337
4918 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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7001 Arlington at Bethesda
7001 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Charles
7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
4924 St Elmo Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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4900 Moorland LnBethesda, MD 20814
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7000 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20815
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$2,580
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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1071
4924 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID891
4918 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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7131 Arlington Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID861
7131 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
7034 Strathmore St
BethesdaMD20815
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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1098
4924 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Avondale Apartments
4500 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Waverly House
4521 E West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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Avondale Apartments
4507-4511 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Triangle Towers
4853 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814
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6903-6919 Strathmore StBethesda, MD 20815
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Palisades of Bethesda
4835-4835 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4998 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Cambridge Square
4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Tilbury Garden Apartments
7806-7820 Tilbury StBethesda, MD 20814
4801 Fairmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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Kenwood Apartments
5601 River RdBethesda, MD 20816
8923 Battery Pl
BethesdaMD20814
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Windsor Bethesda
7770 Norfolk AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bethesda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown Bethesda Studio Apartments | $2,275 | $1,157 | $3,647 |
| Downtown Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,369 | $6,183 |
| Downtown Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,535 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,489 | $3,053 | $10,000+ |
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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. Battery Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethesda apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Avondale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 8200W Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,661 |
| Triangle Towers | Junior Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,663 |
| Rosedale Park Apartments | Madison | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO 3 - Studio / Bethesda Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Bradley View | Apt 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Topaz House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,964 |
| Gallery Bethesda I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda area is the $3.41 price per square foot 3 BD 2.5 BA Model at 4843 Willett Pky in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Downtown Bethesda apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $4,326 with a $3.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4843 Willett Pky | 3 BD 2.5 BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.41 |
| Palisades of Bethesda | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Element 28 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Middlebrooke Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Bradley View | Tier 4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO. 1 - Studio w/Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| Rosedale Park Apartments | Madison | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| Avondale Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bethesda?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bethesda is Battery Park which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Downtown Bethesda costs $7,713.
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 11 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 $320 which is $7,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bethesda.
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