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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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Gallery Bethesda I
4800 Auburn AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8200W Apartments
8201 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1069
4924 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
7814 Tilbury St
BethesdaMD20814
7812 Tilbury St
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7818 Tilbury St
BethesdaMD20814
6654 Hillandale Rd, Unit 6654A - Studio
6654 Hillandale Rd
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
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Topaz House
4400 East-West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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Middlebrooke Apartments
5015 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
4977 Battery Ln
BethesdaMD20814
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Sophia Bethesda
4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Hampden House
4700 Hampden LnBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
5000 Battery Ln
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4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801
4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815
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$2,280
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7131 Arlington Rd, Unit SI FL4-ID861
7131 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Camille Apartments Bethesda
7000 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20815
4534 Avondale St
BethesdaMD20814
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8001 Woodmont
8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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$2,340
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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID338
4918 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
4800 Chevy Chase Dr
BethesdaMD20815
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Upstairs At Bethesda Row
7131 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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4909 Auburn
4909 Auburn AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Charles
7342 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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4924 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1072
4924 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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7001 Arlington at Bethesda
7001 Arlington RdBethesda, MD 20814
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$2,500
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4918 St Elmo Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID316
4918 St Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Griffis Edgemoor
4900 Moorland LnBethesda, MD 20814
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$2,690
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4530 Avondale St
4530 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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4526 Avondale St
4526 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Solaire 7607 Old Georgetown
7607 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
7500 Woodmont Ave, Unit 217
7500 Woodmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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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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Bradley Terrace Apartments & Townhomes
6903-6919 Strathmore StBethesda, MD 20815
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Triangle Towers
4853 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Palisades of Bethesda
4835-4835 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814
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HOC at Battery Lane
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
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Kenwood Apartments
5601 River RdBethesda, MD 20816
7500 Woodmont Ave
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 | $2,286 | $1,157 | $3,647 |
| Downtown Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,332 | $6,276 |
| Downtown Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,393 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Bethesda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,267 | $7,267 | $7,267 |
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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 |
| 8200W Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,661 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO. 1 - Studio w/Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Rosedale Park Apartments | Goodale | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| Cambridge Square | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Hampden House | HA01 | Studio,1BA | $2,112 |
| Triangle Towers | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,131 |
| The Whitney | Studio - A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,142 |
| Battery Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda 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 Downtown Bethesda apartment is the 3 BD 2.5 BA Model at 4843 Willett Pky starting at $4,500 with a $3.20 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. |
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| Palisades of Bethesda | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| 4843 Willett Pky | 3 BD 2.5 BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.20 |
| Triangle Towers | 2Bedroom 2Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Middlebrooke Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Bradley View | Apt 101 | 3BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| Cambridge Square | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Battery Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO 2 - Studio L. w. Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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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 $2,150.
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 $3,154.
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 $163 which is $2,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bethesda.
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