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Love room in Bethesda, MD home within walking distance to NIH and NCI

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$1,300 / month

📍 Alta Vista Bethesda, Bethesda

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NIH Bethesda · DC Visiting Scholars · Washington DC metro research community · Georgetown / Main Campus

We are pleased to offer a lovely and spacious bedroom with private access to a full bath within walking distance to the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD.

The bedroom and bath are contained on a separate floor and are for the sole use of the tenant. The (up a few stairs after entering the main doorway). All other facilities are shared with full access to the kitchen plus private use of a separate refrigerator. The bedroom has great natural lighting and two very spacious closets. Some perks of the bedroom include an Illy coffee machine, smart TV, queen bed, desk, comfy chair, full length mirror, dresser, and convenient shelves. Since the bedroom sits on its own level at a corner of the house, it is very quiet. There is extra storage available in our basement for a bike and luggage.

The location is super convenient and is only .9 miles (1.4km) to the Old Georgetown Rd NIH entrance. Two bus lines are also available to the Medical Center Metro station (closest Metro). Given the shared environment of the house, we are looking for someone who values a clean and quiet environment and who will be respectful to the home, neighbors, and the other occupants of the house. House rules include quiet hours and a strictly non-smoking environment.

About the landlords: We are a married couple happy to share the kitchen, laundry room, and basement facilities. I work at the FDA and my wife works at an international organization in DC. Our daughter is at University and will be home breaks and holidays. We have a great kitchen with all the necessities including an air fryer and nut milk maker. Access to the house is 24/7. Two friendly dogs are also part of the household.

Other perks include being close to the Bethesda Trolley trail, YMCA, Wildwood Center (Balducci’s, CVS, Giant Food, Starbucks, Pain Quotidien, plus many more), and I-495. Short-term and month-to-month leases are welcome. Free and plentiful street parking is available.

Please note that all applicants will need to agree to a separate background check due to the property being in Montgomery Co, MD (at no cost to the applicant). We understand sharing a house may seem daunting at first, so we are happy to host viewings in person and virtually. We have had a stream of wonderful tenants including travel nurses and fellows at the NIH. We can arrange for weekly rentals as well.

Rent
$1,300 / month
Deposit
$800
Utilities included
Yes
Space offered
Private room
Furnished
Yes
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Bathroom
Private
Shared kitchen
Yes
Parking
Street parking
Laundry
In building
Pets
No pets
Smoking
No
Owner on-site
Yes
Private entrance
No
Available from
2026-09-16
Lease term
1–24 months

Amenities

  • WiFi included
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Parking
  • Desk / workspace
  • Utilities included

Good to know

House rules
Guests are welcome but overnight guests longer than 3 days will need to pay rent. Due to shared space, please discuss guests in advance. No smoking or use of controlled substances anywhere on or near property.
Quiet hours
10pm - 6am
Household
All linens are provided as well.
Accessibility
There are six stairs to enter main house entrance and another six inside house to access room.

Getting around

Nearest Metro / transit
M70 and 30 bus lines and Medical Center Metro
Nearby landmarks
YMCA
Distance to work/campus
.9 miles to NIH and NCI
Commute notes
Easy bus ride to Metro Center to access DC, easy walk to NIH via lovely trolley trail
Red Line
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Alta Vista Bethesda, Bethesda · 20814

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