Downtown Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

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Downtown Bethesda - Bethesda, MD

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The vibrant core of scenic Bethesda

Vibrant Urban Convenient Walkable Scenic Upscale

Downtown Bethesda stretches along the tree-lined Woodmont Avenue right in the heart of the city. Renters have their choice of numerous luxury apartments and convenient condos in Downtown Bethesda. Residents love renting in this neighborhood for its vibrant atmosphere and remarkably walkable access to an array of fantastic restaurants, retailers, theaters, galleries, office space, and much more.

While exciting shops and eateries are strewn throughout Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Row is known for its high concentration of excellent shopping while Woodmont Triangle is revered for its many exceptional culinary offerings. Downtown Bethesda sits just south of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and numerous other medical facilities, affording many residents quick commute times. Downtown also has its own Metro station, which makes it easy to commute to anywhere on the Red Line.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Bethesda is $1,870 for a studio, $2,392 for one bedroom, $3,527 for two bedrooms, and $5,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Bethesda has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,870/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 763 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,392/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,087 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,527/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,533 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,392/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • Glen Echo Park
  • McCrillis Gardens
  • Locust Grove Nature Center
  • Rock Creek Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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