
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sumner Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,200 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sumner area of Bethesda.


Westwood Tower Apartments

The Seasons Apartments

Sumner Highlands Apartments

Topaz House

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Sophia Bethesda

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Griffis Edgemoor

The Roberta

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The Kenmore

The Berkshire Apartments

The Louise on Western
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Park Crest Apartments

The Chancery Apartments

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Sherry Hall

4000 Massachusetts

Idaho Terrace

Chevy Chase Tower
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La Reine Apartments

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Strathmore

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Avalon at Foxhall
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Sumner, Bethesda, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sumner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Studio Apartments | $1,879 | $1,299 | $2,849 |
| Sumner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,384 | $5,688 |
| Sumner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $1,657 | $9,307 |
| Sumner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,848 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sumner Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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Cheapest Available Sumner Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sumner area of Bethesda, MD is a Studio unit found at The Roberta priced from $1,250. The Kenmore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,326. Here are the most affordable Sumner apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Roberta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1F | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Westwood Tower Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,581 |
| The Residences at Capital Crescent Trail | Linden | Studio,1BA | $1,663 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumner, MD
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumner area is the $2.40 price per square foot Design 3B Model at Willard Towers in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $4,870. The second greatest value Sumner apartment is the Maryland Model at North Park starting at $2,028 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sumner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Willard Towers | Design 3B | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| North Park | Maryland | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| La Reine Apartments | Tier 11 | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Strathmore | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| The Mason at Chevy Chase | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Abby | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Sumner Highlands Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
| The Roberta | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sumner Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sumner?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sumner is under $1,663.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sumner?
The cheapest apartment in Sumner is The Berkshire Apartments which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Sumner costs $7,091.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sumner?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Sumner that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sumner?
Cheap apartments in Sumner have an average cost of $265 which is $6,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sumner.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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