Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,100 (57 Rentals)

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Gallery Bethesda II
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$1,522 - $6,585
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Gallery Bethesda II

4850 Rugby AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,921 - $2,365
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$1,921 - $2,365
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$1,921 - $2,365
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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The Astrid
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$1,938 - $4,265
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
$2,163 - $5,100
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,315 - $5,497
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,629 - $4,886
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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4530 Avondale St
$2,730
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$2,730
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

4530 Avondale St

4530 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Waverly House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly House

4521 E West HwyBethesda, MD 20814
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Avondale Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Apartments

4507-4511 Avondale StBethesda, MD 20814
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Triangle Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Towers

4853 Cordell AveBethesda, MD 20814

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HOC at Battery Lane
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

HOC at Battery Lane

4998 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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$1,850

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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814
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Cambridge Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Square

4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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$2,000

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8923 Battery Pl

BethesdaMD20814
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Elme Bethesda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elme Bethesda

5114 Dudley LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Bethesda Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethesda Place

7701 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Windsor Bethesda
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Bethesda

7770 Norfolk AveBethesda, MD 20814

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NIH, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available NIH Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the NIH area of Bethesda, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Battery Park priced from $1,332. Avondale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Avondale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtCamelliaStudio,1BA$1,455
8200W ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,661
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,898
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,964
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$2,050
The AstridStudio Loft-A2-GStudio,1BA$2,113
Ellis BethesdaStudio-S04Studio,1BA$2,163
Gallery Bethesda I1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,288. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments starting at $2,394 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NIH apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$3.27
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.55
Element 28A2 Den1BR,1BA$3.20
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Bethesda PlaceTier 51BR,1BA$3.12
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.56
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$2.81
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtCamelliaStudio ,1BA$2.77
Avondale ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Nih, Bethesda, MD

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including NIH, Bethesda, and the greater Bethesda area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NIH Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in NIH?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in NIH is at Avondale Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom NIH Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom NIH Apartment is $1,332 at Battery Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom NIH Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in NIH is starting from $1,499 at Battery Park.

What is the most affordable NIH Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap NIH Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Battery Park and starts from $1,600.

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