West Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

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West Bethesda - Bethesda, MD

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Classically beautiful homes in an immaculately planned suburb

Suburban Architecture Charming Park-Like Great Schools

West Bethesda is prime real estate thanks to its gorgeous surroundings and amazing homes. Draped between Cabin John Regional Park and three country clubs, West Bethesda provides a tranquil setting on the west side of I-495.

There are few schools located in the neighborhood. Coupled with the nearby highway, a morning commute from West Bethesda should be a breeze. Westfield Montgomery Mall is located just north of the neighborhood, and provides plenty of upscale shopping and dining options. The amenities at the center of Bethesda and Washington, D.C. are both nearby as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Bethesda is $2,046 for a studio, $2,361 for one bedroom, and $3,117 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Bethesda has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 515 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,046/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 754 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,361/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,117/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McCrillis Gardens
  • Locust Grove Nature Center
  • Glen Echo Park
  • George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.