Welcome to 5020 River Road, a light-filled Bethesda home that combines modern updates with everyday convenience. The open layout features a stylish kitchen, updated baths, and a cozy sunroom that's perfect for dining or relaxing. The finished lower level provides flexible space for a home office, gym, or guest suite, offering versatility for today's lifestyle. Step outside to a spacious fenced backyard, a newly installed front fence for added privacy, and the ease of off-street parking. Located just minutes from Friendship Heights, the Red Line Metro, restaurants, and shopping, this home also offers quick access to American University, Georgetown, GWU, UDC, NIH, Embassy Row, downtown federal offices, and major military hubs including Walter Reed and the Pentagon. Move-in ready and renting as-is, this home delivers comfort, flexibility, and unbeatable access to the best of the D.C. area.
House for rent
$4,800/mo
5020 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
3beds
984sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air, electric, ceiling fan
Has laundry laundry
4 Parking spaces parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
Finished lower levelFlexible spaceSpacious fenced backyardUpdated bathsOpen layoutModern updatesOff-street parking
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Travel times
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Has Laundry, In Unit, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Wall, Open Floorplan
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 0700561906
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: RanchRambler
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bethesda
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $4,800-4%$5/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2200696 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2200696 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2198620 | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2198620 | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000$5/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2195926 | ||

