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property at 10201 Grosvenor Pl

$1,595 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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10201 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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property at 10500 Montrose Ave

$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 4, 2026

10500 Montrose Ave

BethesdaMD20814

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Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethesda, MD

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bethesda, MD area range in price from $1,248 to $12,250 with an overall median price of $6,321. The three Bethesda neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burning Tree Estates at $1,800, West Bethesda at $1,600, and Carderock Springs at $1,813. 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$3,069$1,80053
West Bethesda$3,151$1,60038
Carderock Springs$3,156$1,81334
Wildwood Manor$4,340$1,420261
Westmoreland$5,650$1,299907
Bannockburn$6,004$1,357270
Brookmont$6,258$1,248694
Westwood$6,537$1,375199
Alta Vista$6,650$1,325921
Huntington Terrace$6,834$1,2991024

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at The Roberta in the Tenleytown neighborhood priced from $1,299. 3003 Van Ness in the Northwest Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
3003 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$1,409
Connecticut HeightsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,428
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,434
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,441
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments starting at $2,354 with a $2.32 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.
2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement2929 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.32
5804 Searl Ter, Unit Private Primary Suite5804 Searl Ter1BR,1BA$1.38
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
4427 Nebraska Ave NW, Unit #44427 Nebraska Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.86
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.26
11513 Idlewood Rd, Unit Basement11513 Idlewood Rd1BR,1BA$2.31
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.28
5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit Unit 65335 42nd Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.00

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Bethesda, MD

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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 399 Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $12,250. There are also 254 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bethesda ranging from $1,100 to $15,000.

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 $1,100 to $15,000 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 $1,981 to $12,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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