Cheap Homes for Rent in NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

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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. Triangle Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,651. Here are the most affordable NIH apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Triangle TowersPetite Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,651
8200W Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,683
Topaz HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,836
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the NIH area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value NIH apartment is the 5225 Pooks Hill Rd Model at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1608S starting at $2,100 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Parkside 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.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1608S5225 Pooks Hill Rd1BR,1BA$2.14
Palisades of Bethesda1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$2.79
Cambridge Square2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$2.13
4242 East-West Highway, Unit 6164242 East-West Highway1BR,1BA$2.39
Bethesda PlaceTier 51BR,1BA$3.11
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.43
The MetropolitanGeorgetown1BR,1BA$3.06
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52
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 79 Apartments for Rent in NIH, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,357 to $12,250. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in NIH ranging from $1,590 to $12,000.

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 $1,590 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,185.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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