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Bethesda, MD

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Bethesda is a welcoming suburban center with easy access to Washington

Suburban Commuter Upscale Restaurants Shopping Rail Service Public Transportation

Situated just outside northwest D.C., Bethesda is a welcoming community that’s perfect for renters who appreciate variety. The shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes on the east side of Bethesda are remarkably extensive, with everything from first-rate art galleries to trendy nightclubs and a truly staggering selection of restaurants.

Between the culinary diversity of Woodmont Triangle, and the retail center that is the Collection at Chevy Chase, Bethesda residents are seldom without entertainment. The city is also bordered by countless parks, golf courses, and mixed-use green spaces, adding to the already vibrant landscape that surrounds the homes and apartments in the region.

The broader community is a fairly quiet collective of suburban neighborhoods, boasting top-notch schools, a low crime rate, and public parks of every size and description. With Washington just a short drive or Metro ride away, it’s easy to see why Bethesda is one of the most popular places for D.C.-area commuters to call home.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bethesda, MD is $1,915 for a studio, $2,376 for one bedroom, $3,411 for two bedrooms, and $4,977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethesda has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,376/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$6,968/month
3,106 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,065/month
766 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,636/month
1,601 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Seven Locks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

386 Students

10
out of 10

Bethesda Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

611 Students

9
out of 10

Bradley Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

464 Students

9
out of 10

Bannockburn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

418 Students

9
out of 10

Wyngate Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

715 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,241 Students

9
out of 10

North Bethesda Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,110 Students

8
out of 10

Westland Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

845 Students

8
out of 10

Walt Whitman High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,018 Students

10
out of 10

Walter Johnson High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,942 Students

8
out of 10

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,335 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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