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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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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 Studio unit found at Pooks Hill Tower & Court priced from $1,455. 8200W Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,456. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
8200W Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,456
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,633
Rosedale Park ApartmentsBalboaStudio,1BA$1,775
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,893
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,964
4909 AuburnS1.2Studio,1BA$2,008
Crescent at Chevy ChaseTop Floor Jr One Bedroom w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$2,150
The WhitneyStudio - S1Studio,1BA$2,154
Ellis Bethesda1 Bed/1 Bath-A031BR,1BA$2,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,159. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-C07 Model at Ellis Bethesda starting at $3,685 with a $3.25 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$3.32
Ellis Bethesda2 Bed/2 Bath-C072BR,2BA$3.25
8001 Woodmont2 Bed - 2 Bath | B062BR,2BA$3.62
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.32
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.71
Gallery Bethesda I1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Den PH1BR,1BA$3.66
Bethesda PlaceTier 41BR,1BA$3.26
The MetropolitanGeorgetown1BR,1BA$3.06
8200W Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.51
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio ,1BA$3.08

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Nih, Bethesda, MD

Ranked #19

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the NIH Neighborhood in Bethesda, MD

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,456 at 8200W Apartments.

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 $3,886.

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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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