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

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The Astrid
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$1,769 - $3,869
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,885 - $2,395
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$1,885 - $2,395
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, 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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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 16

4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815
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Ellis Bethesda
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$2,269 - $5,171
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,501 - $3,520
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,734 - $8,746
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, 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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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. 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
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,633
8200W Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,747
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,769
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,885
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$1,925
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,964
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,094
The WhitneyStudio - S4Studio,1BA$2,206

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.37 price per square foot Tier 8 Model at Bethesda Place in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,439. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $2,768 with a $2.63 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.
Bethesda PlaceTier 82BR,2BA$3.37
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.63
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
4710 Rosedale Ave, Unit First Floor4710 Rosedale Ave2BR,2BA$2.68
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Element 28A41BR,1BA$3.49
Rosedale Park ApartmentsCentennial1BR,1BA$3.46
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.90
8200W Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.51
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio ,1BA$3.08

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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 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 $1,332 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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