Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,100 (52 Rentals)

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The Astrid
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$1,818 - $4,072
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,894 - $2,365
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$1,894 - $2,365
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 4534 Avondale St

$1,900 - $2,300

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4534 Avondale St

BethesdaMD20814
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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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4808 Moorland Ln, Unit 902
$2,200
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$2,200
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4808 Moorland Ln, Unit 902

4808 Moorland LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$2,219 - $5,264
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$2,219 - $5,264
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,526 - $5,235
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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,593 - $4,775
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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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$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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Windsor Bethesda
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Bethesda

7770 Norfolk AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Bethesda Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethesda Place

7701 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Element 28
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Element 28

100 Commerce 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. Gallery Bethesda II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,357. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Gallery Bethesda II1 Bed 1 Bath Lrg Afford1BR,1BA$1,357
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
8200W Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,661
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (Affordable Unit Program- ...1BR,1BA$1,664
Topaz HouseExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,776
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,778
The AstridStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,818
Rosedale Park ApartmentsCarlyle1BR,1BA$1,890
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,227. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bed - 2 Bath | B07 Model at 8001 Woodmont starting at $3,915 with a $3.46 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$3.22
8001 Woodmont2 Bed - 2 Bath | B072BR,2BA$3.46
Element 28B12BR,2BA$3.15
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Rosedale Park ApartmentsAudra1BR,1BA$2.79
4808 Moorland Ln, Unit 9024808 Moorland Ln1BR,1BA$3.31
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.91
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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