PARK BETHESDA Apartments:
Off-Campus Living, On-Campus Advantages

Park Bethesda is AU's modern and convenient off-campus apartment building. Only American University graduate students, law students and undergraduates who have taken college courses for at least two years are qualified to lease space in Park Bethesda as students. The Park Bethesda offers 258 spacious and modern apartments in a variety of types and layouts. Follow the links below to see photos, sample floor plans and a walk-through tour of several apartments.

*Important Notice to Current Residents and/or AU Students considering moving to Park Bethesda*
The university has recently decided upon some management changes for Park Bethesda that may have an impact on your future plans for living at Park Bethesda. Click here to learn more about what these changes mean for you.


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American University's Park Bethesda apartment building opened in August of 2002 and offers the best of off-campus living with the benefits of University management. It is conveniently located just 2 miles from campus at 5325 Westbard Avenue in Bethesda, MD. (Directions to Park Bethesda from AU campus.)

Learn the many advantages of living in Park Bethesda and read on to find out what you need to do to apply.

Transportation: There is a free shuttle that runs between from Park Bethesda and main campus during peak commute hours (7:30am to 11:30am in the morning and 7:00pm to 11:00pm in the evening) from Monday through Friday (please note there is no shuttle service on Saturday or Sunday. On main campus, you can transfer to AU's free shuttle to the Tenley Metro. There is also fast (about 8 minutes) and convenient direct metro bus access to the Bethesda Metro station for less than $2 for a round trip. Park Bethesda is conveniently located close to two grocery stores, a drug store, a Starbucks, two banks, a dry cleaners, restaurants, and a number of other stores and retail shops. (Sorry, no pets.) Click here to download additional Shuttle Service Alternatives.

Park Bethesda Lease:
For leasing and availability information, please contact our leasing agent, Riverstone Residential Management Company, at 301-654-3399.

Still have Questions? Check out our FAQ sheet
Additional questions can also be directed to Housing and Dining Programs at 202-885-3370 or housinganddiningprograms@american.edu.


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