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5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1307S

5225 Pooks Hill Rd
BethesdaMD20814

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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
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,795
Ellis BethesdaStudio-S01AStudio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.42 price per square foot B2 Den Model at Element 28 in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $5,087. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda starting at $4,401 with a $3.06 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.
Element 28B2 Den2BR,2BA$3.42
Palisades of Bethesda2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$3.06
Bethesda PlaceTier 92BR,2BA$2.90
Bethesda HillB2A2BR,2BA$2.45
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
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about NIH

What type of rentals are currently available in NIH?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,332 to $12,256. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in NIH ranging from $1,775 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in NIH?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in NIH ranges from $1,775 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,756.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in NIH?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in NIH range from $1,600 to $12,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $6,425. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,267.

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