Cheap Homes for Rent in Bethesda, MD from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 5335 42nd Pl NW

$1,240 - $1,368

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$1,240 - $1,368

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5335 42nd Pl NW

WashingtonDC20015
property at 5309 Burling Ter

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5309 Burling Ter

BethesdaMD20814

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property at 2939 Van Ness St NW

$1,660

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$1,660

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$1,660

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2939 Van Ness St NW, Unit 945

2939 Van Ness St NW
WashingtonDC20008
property at 5315 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5315 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 310

5315 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20015

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property at 4600 Connecticut Ave NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 215

4600 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20008
property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814
property at 7420 Lakeview Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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7420 Lakeview Dr, Unit 405

7420 Lakeview Dr
BethesdaMD20817
property at 6654 Hillandale Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6654 Hillandale Rd, Unit 6654A - Studio

6654 Hillandale Rd
BethesdaMD20815

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property at 11750 Old Georgetown Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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11750 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 2338

11750 Old Georgetown Rd
North BethesdaMD20852
property at 10401 Grosvenor Pl

$1,900 - $3,950

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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10401 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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10101 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 302

10101 Grosvenor Pl
North BethesdaMD20852

Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,150 to $12,256 with an overall median price of $2,969. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $2,409, Carderock Springs at $2,438, and West Bethesda at $2,438. 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$2,409$1,77249
Carderock Springs$2,438$1,77226
West Bethesda$2,438$1,77231
Wildwood Manor$2,466$1,445136
Westmoreland$2,750$1,295650
Woodhaven$2,802$1,332360
Bannockburn$2,823$1,332172
Westwood$2,856$1,15772
Brookmont$2,921$1,157496
Bradmoor$2,941$1,150718

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. Westwood Tower in the Spring Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Westwood TowerS21BR,1BA$1,250
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
The KenmoreStudio - S1CStudio,1BA$1,389
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,438
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,446
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,521
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,538

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $2.20 price per square foot Kahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Highland House West in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Triangle Towers starting at $2,923 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle 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.
Highland House WestKahlo - Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Triangle Towers2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Lerner Oxford SquareMontgomery3BR,2BA$2.15
4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 14514 Albemarle St NW1BR,1BA$1.27
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$1.95
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Bethesda, MD

Ranked #4

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Bethesda?

There are currently 377 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,929. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $850 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 $850 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,293.

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 $1,600 to $17,929, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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