
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sumner Neighborhood of Bethesda, MD from $1,250 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sumner area of Bethesda.


The Seasons Apartments

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Ellis Bethesda

Gallery Bethesda I

Sumner Highlands Apartments

Topaz House

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Sophia Bethesda

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The Elm
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4909 Auburn

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Cecil

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Griffis Edgemoor

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The Charles

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The Brody

5507 Jordan Rd

5900 Osceola Rd

5903 Osceola Rd

The Kenmore

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Sherry Hall

The Louise on Western
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4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments

The Chancery Apartments

Park Crest Apartments

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Conwell

Idaho Terrace

The Berkshire Apartments

Chevy Chase Tower

Macomb Gardens
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Alto Towers

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Strathmore

Skyline Towers

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The Abby

2255 Wisconsin

Tenley View Apartments
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Upton Place

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Residences at Mazza

Define Glover

4843 Willett Pky
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 | $1,902 | $1,295 | $3,647 |
| Sumner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,384 | $5,075 |
| Sumner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $2,085 | $10,000+ |
| Sumner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,725 | $3,734 | $10,000+ |
| Sumner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,267 | $7,267 | $7,267 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 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 $1,244. Westwood Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Sumner apartments for rent in Bethesda, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kenmore | Studio - S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,244 |
| Westwood Tower | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,548 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,569 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
| The Residences at Capital Crescent Trail | Linden | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| Conwell | ST3 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumner, MD
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumner area is the $2.30 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at Willard Towers in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,696. The second greatest value Sumner apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Skyline Towers starting at $4,795 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Northwest Washington 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 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.30 |
| Skyline Towers | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| North Park | Maryland Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Seasons Apartments | NO 3 - Studio / Bethesda Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| Westwood Tower | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
| Idaho Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sumner?
The cheapest apartment in Sumner is Westwood Tower which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Sumner costs $2,895.
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 177 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 $637 which is $2,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sumner.
Expert Rental Resources
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