Cheap Homes for Rent in NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,900 (26 Rentals)

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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. 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 Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,683
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,708
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,818
Topaz HouseExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,836
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,845
Crescent at Chevy ChaseJr 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, Top Floor with Balcony...1BR,1BA$1,975
Gallery Bethesda IStudioStudio,1BA$2,015
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,020
Ellis BethesdaStudio-S04AStudio,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.09 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,017. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the Washington Square Model at Rosedale Park Apartments starting at $2,605 with a $3.00 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 Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$3.09
Rosedale Park ApartmentsWashington Square1BR,1BA$3.00
Bethesda PlaceTier 41BR,1BA$3.26
The MetropolitanGeorgetown1BR,1BA$3.06
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
The Whitney1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.55
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.84
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.83
8200W Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$3.51
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio ,1BA$3.08

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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 $1,357 to $12,250. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in NIH ranging from $1,995 to $9,000.

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 $1,995 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,766.

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