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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $801 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,337. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,872, Carderock Springs at $1,956, and West Bethesda at $1,450. 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$2,985$1,87230
Carderock Springs$3,125$1,95616
West Bethesda$4,803$1,450106
Wildwood Manor$5,075$1,450229
Bannockburn$5,320$1,249305
Brookmont$5,320$1,157278
Westwood$5,320$1,157123
Westmoreland$5,828$1,249390
Bradmoor$6,749$801692
Huntington Terrace$6,749$1,357768

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. Rollingwood Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. 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
Rollingwood Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,265
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
The Grand1D-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,478
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,548
The LivingstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,592
Idaho TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.18 price per square foot 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd Model at 8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Marymount neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Chevy Chase Tower starting at $1,650 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park 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.
8309 Old Seven Locks Rd, Unit 18309 Old Seven Locks Rd3BR,2BA$1.18
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Clarence House2 Bed 2 Bath D Tier 052BR,2BA$2.44
4000 Massachusetts2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Willard TowersDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.32
Kensington HouseThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.37
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
The Abby1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.69
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Bethesda?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $801 to $12,250. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $1,250 to $19,850.

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 $1,250 to $19,850 with an average monthly rent of $5,789.

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 $2,401 to $12,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $12,121. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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