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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, MD. 204 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $500

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    300
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    5415 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    STUDIO $1,342
    1 BED $1,609+
    2 BEDS $2,407+

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    146
    Today

    8518 16Th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    STUDIO $1,447+
    1 BED $1,612+
    2 BEDS $1,618+
  • a living room with a yellow accent wall and white furniture
    49
    Today

    2445 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    STUDIO $1,480+
    1 BED $1,790+
    2 BEDS $2,378+

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room and dining room with a table and a television
    85
    Today

    3040 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO $1,533+
    1 BED $1,971+
    2 BEDS $3,007
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    48
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    3213 Hewitt Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906
    1 BED $1,550+
    2 BEDS $1,930+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    10
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    5437 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015
    STUDIO $1,561
    1 BED $1,988+

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    33
    Today

    5411 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    STUDIO $1,622+
    1 BED $1,842+
    2 BEDS $2,834+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    85
    Today

    6040 California Circle, Rockville, MD 20852
    STUDIO $1,630
    1 BED $1,902+
    2 BEDS $2,595+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a dining room
    28
    Today

    4853 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
    STUDIO $1,633+
    1 BED $2,216+
    2 BEDS $2,677

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    60
    Today

    8600 16Th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,700
    2 BEDS $1,899
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    42
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    198 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
    1 BED $1,705+
    2 BEDS $2,405+
    3 BEDS $3,205+
  • a living room with blue furniture and a large window
    34
    Today

    5100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
    STUDIO $1,715+
    1 BED $1,895
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
    79
    Today

    5401 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    STUDIO $1,718+
    1 BED $1,982+
    2 BEDS $2,709+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    29
    Today

    3725 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO $1,740+
    1 BED $2,020+
    2 BEDS $3,130+
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  • a spacious living room with carpet and a door to a bedroom
    109
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    5432 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    STUDIO $1,749+
    1 BED $2,175
    2 BEDS $1,961
  • a living room with a blue couch and a dining room table
    39
    Today

    3213 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016
    1 BED $1,795
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    27
    Today

    3210 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $3,360+
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a tv
    21
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    4710 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the logo of the federal properties real estate management company
    Today

    6663 A Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
    STUDIO $1,995
  • a living room with a chair and a table and a mirror
    112
    Today

    5410 Mcgrath Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    STUDIO $2,068+
    1 BED $2,179+
    2 BEDS $2,526+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    72
    Today

    4115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,129
    2 BEDS $3,047
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    A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator at Elme Bethesda, Bethesda, 20814 Bedroom at Elme Bethesda, Maryland
    4.5
    Today

    5114 Dudley Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
    Available
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,199+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    A kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator at Elme Bethesda, Bethesda, 20814 Bedroom at Elme Bethesda, Maryland Dining Room at Elme Bethesda, Bethesda, MD A balcony at Elme Bethesda, Bethesda, 20814
    Property reviews
    5/5 Sunil K. on Apr 8, 2024

    Apartments are very clean, safe, lots of trees around as wells as bunch of activities. Staff is very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and excellent hospitality. I recommend Elme apartments to every single one!!

    5/5 Andres L. on Nov 27, 2023

    I have lived in the community for 2 years now and it has been wonderful. The staff is always helpful and maintenance is always quick. I would recommend since the community quality is high and also great location.

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  • A living room with a brown chair and a blue rug.
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    5015 Battery Lane Suite 101, Bethesda, MD 20814
    2 BEDS $2,385+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    91
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    3429 Yuma Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Bethesda, MD

16 /100
Car-Dependent
32 /100
Some Transit
36 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 16, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 36

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda, MD?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,633 and $2,988.

How many cheap rentals are available in Bethesda, MD on RentCafe?

There are 23 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Bethesda, MD were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Bethesda, MD?

The average Bethesda, MD cheap apartment size is 1,024 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Bethesda, MD?

Cheap apartments in Bethesda, MD are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Bethesda, MD?

A cheap apartment in Bethesda, MD offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Bethesda, MD? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Bethesda, MD has never been easier. We feature 204 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Bethesda, MD average. What is a cheap rent in Bethesda, MD? The average apartment rent in Bethesda is $2,765 per month so any rental south of $2,212 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Bethesda, MD rents go as low as $495/mo.

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