Alta Vista Terrace

Bethesda, MD

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Alta Vista Terrace - Bethesda, MD Area Guide

This family-friendly neighborhood is moments away from the heart of Bethesda

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Alta Vista Terrance is a great location for renters at any stage of life. This mostly residential area is filled with quaint colonial houses, beautiful farm-style homes, and modern apartments. This area is family-friendly with access to two schools in the neighborhood and two great parks. Ayrlawn Park has open fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a YMCA.

Alta Vista Terrace’s prime location is the biggest allure for renters. The neighborhood is only a six-minute drive from Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row, which offers tons of lively bars, diverse eateries, and eye-capturing entertainment. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club serves Creole and American dishes in an impressive art deco theater while showcasing live jazz, blues, and more. For a more casual eats, try &Pizza, a pizzeria serving gourmet pies and homemade sodas. Alta Vista Terrance is only 30 minutes away from Washington. D.C. as well, making it a great spot for commuters or anyone who wants access to even more amenities. Consider renting in Alta Vista if you want a suburban feel with the perks of a thriving metropolitan area.

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.