Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chevy Chase Lake Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD from $1,200 (40 Rentals)

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Newdale Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Sophia Bethesda
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$2,106 - $12,256
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Sophia Bethesda

4924 Saint Elmo AveBethesda, MD 20814
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The Elm
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$2,141 - $7,729
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The Elm

4710 Elm StBethesda, MD 20814
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Ravel and Royale
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$2,179 - $12,257
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 16

4242 East West Hwy, Unit 801, Unit 801

4242 East West Hwy
BethesdaMD20815

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Chevy Chase Lake, Chevy Chase, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chevy Chase Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chevy Chase Lake area of Chevy Chase, MD is a Studio unit found at Chevy Chase Tower priced from $1,250. Alexander House at Elizabeth Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Chevy Chase Lake apartments for rent in Chevy Chase, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Alexander House at Elizabeth Square0BStudio,1BA$1,270
The KenmoreStudio - S1DStudio,1BA$1,298
Arrive Silver SpringFrederickStudio,1BA$1,325
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,361
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,449
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,482
Eleven55 RipleyStudio E1Studio,1BA$1,528
Rock Creek Springs Apartments1 Bedroom Floorplan GE1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chevy Chase Lake, MD

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chevy Chase Lake area is the $2.76 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Walden Commons in the in the Manor Park neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value Chevy Chase Lake apartment is the 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Model at Georgia West starting at $1,899 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chevy Chase Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walden CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
Georgia West1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
The Barrington ApartmentsB1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.57
1200 East WestOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.56
The Bennington1B1BR,1BA$2.71
Inigo's CrossingThe Harding1BR,1BA$2.88
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08
8600 ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.71
The BlairsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.80

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Chevy Chase Lake, Chevy Chase, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chevy Chase Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chevy Chase Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chevy Chase Lake is under $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in Chevy Chase Lake is The Barrington Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Chevy Chase Lake costs $6,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chevy Chase Lake?

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 259 regular apartments in Chevy Chase Lake 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 Lake?

Cheap apartments in Chevy Chase Lake have an average cost of $365 which is $6,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chevy Chase Lake.

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