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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. Avondale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Avondale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtCamelliaStudio,1BA$1,455
8200W ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,661
Rosedale Park ApartmentsMadisonStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $3.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse Model at Palisades of Bethesda in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $4,326. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments starting at $2,509 with a $2.41 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$3.30
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.41
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.55
Element 28A2 Den1BR,1BA$3.07
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Bethesda PlaceTier 51BR,1BA$3.12
Rosedale Park ApartmentsCarlyle1BR,1BA$3.46
Battery Lane Apartments1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$2.91
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtCamelliaStudio ,1BA$2.77
Avondale ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about NIH

What type of rentals are currently available in NIH?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,455 to $12,256. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in NIH ranging from $1,850 to $9,750.

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 $1,850 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,090.

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 $3,053 to $12,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,267.

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