Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chevy Chase, MD from $800 (231 Rentals)

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Strathmore
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$1,935 - $2,214
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$1,935 - $2,214
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Strathmore

7025 Strathmore StChevy Chase, MD 20815
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$1,950 - $2,685

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4515 Willard Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815
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Fairfax Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax Court

1 Fairfax CtChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Newdale Mews Apartments
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Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Bradley Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradley Crossing

4740 Bradley BlvdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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The Fields of Bethesda
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields of Bethesda

5079 Bradley BlvdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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The Woodner
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$1,240 - $2,633
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$1,240 - $2,633
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The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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Sherry Hall
$1,295 - $1,875
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Sherry Hall

2702 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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Ellicott House
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$1,439 - $3,156
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Ellicott House

4849 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Chevy Chase, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chevy Chase, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chevy Chase, MD area range in price from $950 to $12,257 with an overall median price of $5,827. The three Chevy Chase neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Chevy Chase at $950, Friendship Village at $1,384, and Chevy Chase Village at $1,157. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chevy Chase Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Chevy Chase$4,453$9501159
Friendship Village$5,042$1,384126
Chevy Chase Village$6,017$1,157663
Chevy Chase Lake$6,485$1,2501245
Chevy Chase Park$6,485$9501269
Chevy Chase Terrace$6,485$1,1571075

Cheapest Available Chevy Chase Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chevy Chase, MD is a Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood priced from $1,157. Silver Spring Towers in the North Takoma Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chevy Chase apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,164
The NormandieStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,199
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,240
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,250
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Sherry HallStudio AStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chevy Chase, MD

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chevy Chase area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 bath Model at Silver Spring Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,163. The second greatest value Chevy Chase apartment is the 1Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Twin Towers starting at $1,608 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chevy Chase apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver Spring Towers2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Twin Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.66
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B3807 Fulton St NWStudio ,1BA$1.92
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
2724-40 Porter StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
6600 Luzon1 Bdrm;Tier 12;14th St Vw1BR,1BA$1.99
5737 13th St NW, Unit Apartment #15737 13th St NW1BR,1BA$1.90

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Chevy Chase Overview

Straddling the borders of both Washington, DC and Montgomery County in Maryland, Chevy Chase (no, not the SNL alumni!) is a dynamic unincorporated region that has much to offer in the way of convenience and opportunity. From retail stores aplenty to highly lauded area schools, this is one hot spot well worth considering.

Why live in Chevy Chase, MD?

Location, location, location! Offering premium amenities such as a multitude of dining and shopping options, Chevy Chase apartments are still defined largely by their proximity to the most famous historic destination and work force in the country. Local schools are a hit with families, and with plenty of that Maryland charm to go around, Chevy Chase rentals remain in high demand with good reason.

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Location, Location, Location!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chevy Chase Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chevy Chase?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chevy Chase is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chevy Chase?

The cheapest apartment in Chevy Chase is The Ivanhoe which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Chevy Chase costs $5,827.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chevy Chase?

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 797 regular apartments in Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase?

Cheap apartments in Chevy Chase have an average cost of $334 which is $5,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chevy Chase.

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