Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,600 (19 Rentals)

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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. Triangle Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,633. 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
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,633
8200W Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,683
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 3 - Studio / Bethesda AveStudio,1BA$1,755
Rosedale Park ApartmentsBalboaStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $2,385. The second greatest value Downtown Bethesda apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $2,219 with a $2.63 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.
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.71
Strathmore2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.62
Bethesda PlaceTier 41BR,1BA$3.26
The MetropolitanGeorgetown1BR,1BA$3.06
Ellis Bethesda1 Bed/1 Bath-A041BR,1BA$3.09
Rosedale Park ApartmentsCarlyle1BR,1BA$3.35
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 3 - Studio / Bethesda AveStudio ,1BA$2.93
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

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Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Bethesda?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,157 to $12,250. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Bethesda ranging from $1,600 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Bethesda?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Bethesda ranges from $1,600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,443.

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