Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,100 (25 Rentals)

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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,790 - $2,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, 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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Cambridge Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Square

4909 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Newdale Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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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 Gallery Bethesda I priced from $1,387. Pooks Hill Tower & Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gallery Bethesda I1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Affordabl1BR,1BA$1,387
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,633
8200W Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,747
The AstridStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.59 price per square foot B13 Model at Windsor Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $7,297. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $4,015 with a $3.02 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.
Windsor BethesdaB132BR,2BA$3.59
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$3.02
Solaire 7607 Old GeorgetownB9: 2BR DEN/2BA 1229 SF2BR,2BA$3.77
Gallery Bethesda I2 Bed 2 Bath Medium2BR,2BA$3.80
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.36
Bethesda PlaceTier 41BR,1BA$3.27
4808 Moorland Ln, Unit 9024808 Moorland Ln1BR,1BA$3.31
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.75
8200W Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.51
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio ,1BA$3.08

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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 Pooks Hill Tower & Court listed at $1,455.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom NIH Apartment is $1,387 at Gallery Bethesda I.

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 $1,850 at Pooks Hill Tower & Court.

What is the most affordable NIH Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap NIH Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Topaz House and starts from $4,062.

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