
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sumner Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,200 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sumner area of Bethesda.


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The Seasons Apartments

Topaz House

Sumner Highlands Apartments

Hampden House
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The Kenmore

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The Chancery Apartments

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Conwell

Idaho Terrace

Chevy Chase Tower

The Berkshire Apartments
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Strathmore

The Mason at Chevy Chase
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Skyline Towers
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 | $1,922 | $1,295 | $3,647 |
| Sumner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,548 | $4,945 |
| Sumner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,329 | $1,957 | $10,000+ |
| Sumner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,777 | $3,789 | $10,000+ |
| Sumner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,267 | $7,267 | $7,267 |
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There are currently 26 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 Kenmore priced from $1,399. The Chancery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,468. Here are the most affordable Sumner apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Westwood Tower Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Willard Towers | Design EB | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| Conwell | 1B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| eaves Tunlaw Gardens | 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumner, MD
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumner area is the $2.23 price per square foot Design 3A Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $3,789. The second greatest value Sumner apartment is the 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $2,500 with a $1.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Towers | Design 3A | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| North Park | Maryland Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.51 |
| The Mason at Chevy Chase | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| eaves Tunlaw Gardens | 612 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Westwood Tower Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
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 $1,710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sumner?
The cheapest apartment in Sumner is Chevy Chase Tower which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Sumner costs $8,061.
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 170 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 $1,355 which is $6,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sumner.
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