Comparing Bethesda and D.C. rentals

By Nancy Simmons Starrs January 21 at 5:30 AM

Nancy Simmons Starrs is president and founder ofApartment Detectives, a D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia apartment search service.

During the course of my work day, many clients request that I search in the District and in Maryland or D.C. and Virginia to give them an idea of which area they like the best and which area might be best value for their rent dollars spent.

It is lucky that in the DMV area, we have a good variety of walkable areas to choose from. I thought I would compare a one-bedroom apartment in downtown D.C. close to the Mount Vernon Metro station with a one- bedroom unit in downtown Bethesda. These are two very similar properties with similar amenities of similar size.

Bainbridge Bethesda

Bainbridge Bethesda is a newer property in downtown Bethesda that currently has one-bedroom units that are 711 square feet from $1,940 to $2,030 plus utilities.

Pets are allowed with some restrictions.

The property has a 24-hour concierge, a fitness center, a roof top deck with grills and an outdoor pool. There is an interactive cyber cafe with a separate conference center. Reserved garage parking is available for $175 monthly.

The apartments have granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchens. Wood-style flooring is in the kitchen, living and dining rooms. A washer and dryer are in the apartment.

Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle

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Comparing Bethesda and D.C. rentals