Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,135 (54 Rentals)

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The Astrid
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$1,790 - $3,904

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Ellis Bethesda
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$1,875 - $4,824

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Base Rent$1,875 - $4,824
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Ellis Bethesda

4918 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1307S

5225 Pooks Hill Rd
BethesdaMD20814
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,894 - $2,365

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Base Rent$1,894 - $2,365
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd
$1,890 - $4,550
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814
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Gallery Bethesda II
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$2,269 - $6,585

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Base Rent$2,269 - $6,585
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Gallery Bethesda II

4850 Rugby AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Cecil
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$2,411 - $5,664

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Cecil

8015 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,429 - $5,273

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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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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. Pooks Hill Tower & Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. 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 & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
8200W ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,661
Palisades of BethesdaStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,790
Ellis BethesdaStudio-S01AStudio,1BA$1,875
Gallery Bethesda IStudioStudio,1BA$1,980
Topaz HouseExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,992
The Astrid1 Bed/1 Bath JR-B11BR,1BA$2,015
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,020
The WhitneyStudio - A2Studio,1BA$2,142

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $2.90 price per square foot Tier 9 Model at Bethesda Place in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,671. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 1Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Triangle Towers starting at $2,239 with a $2.13 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 92BR,2BA$2.90
Triangle Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Bethesda HillB2A2BR,2BA$2.45
Element 28A2 Den1BR,1BA$3.44
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
4530 Avondale St4530 Avondale St2BR,1BA$3.24
4526 Avondale St4526 Avondale St2BR,1BA$3.24
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.64
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
Rosedale Park ApartmentsGoodale1BR,1BA$2.95

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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 $1,445.

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 Topaz House and starts from $4,379.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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