
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bethesda area of Durham.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethesda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $1,218 | $1,483 |
| Bethesda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $1,153 | $1,833 |
| Bethesda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,323 | $2,258 |
| Bethesda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,450 | $2,749 |
| Bethesda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethesda area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at MAA Research Park priced from $1,153. Springwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Research Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Ellis Station | Foster | Studio,1BA | $1,383 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, NC
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.10 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NightStar Village | Chestnut | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments | Plymouth | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Marquis Ellis Crossing | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| MAA Research Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Ellis Station | Duke | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethesda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda is under $2,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?
The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is MAA Research Park which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $1,833.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethesda?
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 14 regular apartments in Bethesda 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 Bethesda?
Cheap apartments in Bethesda have an average cost of $680 which is $1,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.
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