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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,250 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,284. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Bethesda at $1,956, Carderock Springs at $1,956, and Burning Tree Estates at $1,872. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethesda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Bethesda$3,108$1,95629
Carderock Springs$3,127$1,95625
Burning Tree Estates$3,189$1,87241
Wildwood Manor$4,930$1,455243
Bannockburn$5,320$1,250275
Westmoreland$5,902$1,413573
Westwood$6,265$1,250214
Brookmont$6,335$1,250418
Alta Vista$6,783$1,357735
Huntington Terrace$6,783$1,357849

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences at Mazza in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $405. 4107 Connecticut Avenue in the Northwest Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Mazza1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-F31BR,1BA$405
4107 Connecticut Avenue1 Bed-1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,413
Palisades of BethesdaStudio 1 Bathroom (Affordable Unit Program- Inc...Studio,1BA$1,449
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Ellicott HouseSStudio,1BA$1,498
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,498
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,502
Westwood Tower ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the Design 1B15 Model at Willard Towers starting at $2,508 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Willard TowersDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.28
11710 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 111311710 Old Georgetown Rd2BR,1BA$2.41
5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1608S5225 Pooks Hill Rd1BR,1BA$2.14
4242 East-West Highway, Unit 6164242 East-West Highway1BR,1BA$2.39
4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #24427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.75
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.37
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay-2BR2BR,1BA$2.12
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.29
The Louise on WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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Bethesda, MD

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda

What type of rentals are currently available in Bethesda?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $12,250. There are also 270 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $775 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 $775 to $19,850 with an average monthly rent of $5,701.

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 $10,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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