
Cheap Homes for Rent in NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,500 (22 Rentals)
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1206S
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NIH, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in NIH?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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NIH 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,100 | $3,000 | $3,200 |
NIH 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,949 | $2,900 | $4,600 |
NIH 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,183 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
NIH 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
NIH 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the NIH Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
Triangle Towers | Petite Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,651 |
8200W Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
Topaz House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,836 |
Middlebrooke Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement | 9717 Connecticut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1608S | 5225 Pooks Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Palisades of Bethesda | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Cambridge Square | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
4242 East-West Highway, Unit 616 | 4242 East-West Highway | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Bethesda Place | Tier 5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Battery Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
The Metropolitan | Georgetown | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Middlebrooke Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio ,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.
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