Carderock Homes for Rent

Carderock, located between Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland, offers a unique blend of urban access and natural surroundings with views of the Potomac River. The neighborhood, part of the prestigious Avenel golf course community, features amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and an 18-hole championship course. Carderock is known for its peaceful atmosphere and convenient location in Montgomery County, making commutes to areas like Tyson's Corner, Bethesda, McLean, and Washington, D.C. practical. The neighborhood is zoned to highly-rated schools, including Carderock Springs Elementary, Thomas W. Pyle Middle, and Walt Whitman High, which is recognized for its career and technical education programs. Housing options include Colonial-inspired brick townhouses, single-family Colonial Revivals, Georgian houses, and contemporary mansions, with many homes built in the 1980s and 90s, and some newer properties from the last decade. Residents enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and biking on trails by the Potomac River, rock climbing at Carderock Cliffs, and walking along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath. While there are no stores or restaurants within Carderock itself, nearby Potomac Village, Tyson's Corner Center, and Montgomery Mall offer shopping and dining options. Local favorites include the historic Old Anglers Inn and Wild Tomato in Cabin John. Carderock is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. The neighborhood's central location provides easy access to downtown Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation offers bus services, and the nearest Metro station is in Bethesda.