Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (6 Rentals)

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Bethesda, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 BLU Station Apartments priced from $950. Triangle Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,150
Retreat at RTPMaple1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, NC

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Pendleton Townhome Apartments in the in the Wellons Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the C1 RENOVATED Model at The Churchill starting at $1,814 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pendleton Townhome Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
The ChurchillC1 RENOVATED3BR,3BA$1.53
MAA Research ParkB32BR,2BA$1.36
Springwood Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.47
Marquis Ellis Crossing1B1BR,1BA$1.75
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsConcord1BR,1BA$1.74
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.59
Ascend Brightleaf ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.00
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upgraded-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bethesda, Durham, NC

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bethesda Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is BLU Station Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $1,750.

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 10 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 $698 which is $1,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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