Alta Vista

Bethesda, MD

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Alta Vista - Bethesda, MD

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This Washington D.C. neighborhood has a plethora of amenities

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Located in one of metropolitan D.C.’s most renowned places to live, Alta Vista is a small neighborhood with upscale apartment complexes and pretty farmhouse-style homes for rent. The area is mainly residential but there are several churches and medical facilities within its borders. There is also plenty of greenery in Alta Vista for resident to enjoy. Maplewood Park has ball fields and tennis and basketball courts.

This community is a part of Bethesda, which is known for its amenities. Locals in Alta Vista can take either Old Georgetown Road or Rockville Pike down to the heart of Bethesda. Bethesda Row and Woodmont Triangle offers diverse restaurants, a thriving arts district, trendy hotspots, and an abundance of shopping centers. There are multiple theaters here for films and live performances for entertainment as well. Woodmont Grill offers nightly jazz along with elevated American fare while Caddies on Cordell is a golf-themed sports bar serving up happy-hour specials with giant TVs for game day.

Alta Vista is only 30 to 40 minutes away from Washington, D.C., making it a great location for commuters and those looking to experience a bit of city life on the weekends. Rent in Alta Vista if you’re looking for a suburban home with a metropolitan feel.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Alta Vista is $1,768 for a studio, $2,231 for one bedroom, $2,632 for two bedrooms, and $3,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Vista has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,768/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,231/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,084 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,632/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,365 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,300/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McCrillis Gardens
  • Locust Grove Nature Center
  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • Glen Echo Park
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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