The Astrid
5159 Pooks Hill Rd,
Bethesda, MD 20814
$1,755 - $4,111
Studio - 2 Beds
Alta Vista
Bethesda, MD
Alta Vista - Bethesda, MD
Area Guide
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 2026, the average apartment rent in Alta Vista is $1,718 for a studio, $2,253 for one bedroom, $2,566 for two bedrooms, and $3,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alta Vista has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,718/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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719 sq ft
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$2,253/month
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2 BR
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1,083 sq ft
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$2,566/month
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3 BR
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1,365 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,227/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
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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† 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 November 2025.