Cheap Homes for Rent in Bethesda, MD from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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property at 4315 River Rd NW

$1,200 - $3,500

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2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

4315 River Rd NW

WashingtonDC20016
property at 5335 42nd Pl NW

$1,297 - $1,438

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5335 42nd Pl NW

WashingtonDC20015

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property at 5500 Friendship Blvd

$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5500 Friendship Blvd

Chevy ChaseMD20815
property at 4242 East-West Hwy

$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4242 East-West Hwy, Unit 420, Unit 420

4242 East-West Hwy
Chevy ChaseMD20815

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property at 7401 Westlake Terrace

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7401 Westlake Terrace, Unit 610, Unit 610

7401 Westlake Terrace
BethesdaMD20817

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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,157 to $12,257 with an overall median price of $5,996. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,800, West Bethesda at $1,605, and Carderock Springs at $1,970. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethesda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burning Tree Estates$3,067$1,80022
West Bethesda$3,087$1,60581
Carderock Springs$3,129$1,97015
Wildwood Manor$3,783$1,455137
Bannockburn$5,320$1,199171
Brookmont$5,320$1,157674
Westmoreland$5,320$1,199848
Westwood$5,320$1,157135
Bradmoor$6,316$1,157813
Alta Vista$6,570$1,455791

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood priced from $1,157. The Roberta in the Tenleytown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,378
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,395
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
4000 MassachusettsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,453
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $2.41 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,876. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Rollingwood Apartments starting at $2,059 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willard TowersDesign 3B3BR,2BA$2.41
Rollingwood Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.87
11710 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 111311710 Old Georgetown Rd2BR,1BA$2.41
North ParkMaryland Premier1BR,1BA$2.41
Highland House WestPollock - One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Cambridge Square2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.33
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Sulgrave Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bethesda, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Bethesda?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $12,257. There are also 235 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $1,075 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bethesda ranges from $1,075 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,027.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bethesda range from $2,441 to $12,257, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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