Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Bethesda Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Bethesda area of Bethesda.

property at 5309 Burling Ter

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5309 Burling Ter

BethesdaMD20814
property at 6654 Hillandale Rd

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6654 Hillandale Rd, Unit 6654A - Studio

6654 Hillandale Rd
BethesdaMD20815
property at 4242 East West Hwy

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815

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property at 7500 Woodmont Ave

$3,100

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$3,100
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$3,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7500 Woodmont Ave, Unit 217

7500 Woodmont Ave
BethesdaMD20814

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
8200W ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,683
The Seasons ApartmentsNO. 1 - Studio w/BalconyStudio,1BA$1,875
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethesda area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,239. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$2.95
4843 Willett Pky3 BD 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$3.20
Bradley ViewApt 1013BR,2BA$2.98
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
4530 Avondale St4530 Avondale St2BR,1BA$3.24
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.62
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.47
The Seasons ApartmentsNO 2 - Studio L. w. BalconyStudio ,1BA$3.14
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Bethesda?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,157 to $12,256. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Bethesda ranging from $1,300 to $22,000.

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 $1,300 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,338.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Bethesda?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Bethesda range from $1,600 to $12,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,650 to $6,425. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,267.

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