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- Prime location
- En suite bathroom
- Living room
- Dining room
- Gym
Location
5508 Dorset Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
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Amenities for 5508 Dorset Ave
Features
| Ceiling Fan | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Brick | Fitness Center |
| Four Floors | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
| Three Parking Spaces |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial |
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About 5508 Dorset Ave
Property Status: Active A rare rental home in the highly desirable Kenwood neighborhood! This well-maintained 4BR/4.5BA home offers over 4,000 total SF of space and a fenced backyard. The main level includes a large living room with double doors to backyard, dining room, office/den, kitchen, family room and half bath. First upper level offers a spacious primary bedroom with en suite bathroom, three closets and a separate vanity area, as well as 3 bedrooms and 2 full hallway bathrooms. Second upper level offers a large bonus room (office, playroom, gym). Lower level reveals a large recreation room, laundry room, full bathroom, storage room and utility room with walkout door and stairs leading to the fully fenced backyard. This prime Kenwood location is just minutes from Whole Foods, the new Westbard Square (Tatte, Starbucks, restaurants, Giant Food and more), Capital Crescent Trail, downtown Bethesda, Friendship Heights and Washington, DC. Metro bus stop at corner. Served by the Somerset/Westland/B-CC High School cluster. Fireplaces are decorative only. Minimum income requirement: 2.5 times of monthly rent, excluding voucher applicants. Minimum credit score of 700. Schedule a showing today! Office Phone: (301) 379-3800 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5508 Dorset Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 549 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Zip code | 20815 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Chevy Chase
4-bedroom apartments at 5508 Dorset Ave cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Chevy Chase.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Chevy Chase
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $5,698 |
| May 2024 | $5,366 |
| June 2024 | $5,900 |
| July 2024 | $6,012 |
| August 2024 | $6,740 |
| September 2024 | $5,775 |
| October 2024 | $4,937 |
| November 2024 | $5,320 |
| December 2024 | $5,575 |
| January 2025 | $5,575 |
| February 2025 | $5,762 |
| March 2025 | $5,529 |
| April 2025 | $5,624 |
| May 2025 | $5,262 |
| June 2025 | $5,109 |
| July 2025 | $5,269 |
| August 2025 | $5,389 |
| September 2025 | $5,525 |
| October 2025 | $6,528 |
| November 2025 | $5,898 |
| December 2025 | $5,720 |
| January 2026 | $5,319 |
| February 2026 | $5,128 |
| March 2026 | $5,823 |
| April 2026 | $7,248 |
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4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5508 Dorset Ave
Somerset Elementary School
5811 warwick pl
chevy chase, MD, 20815
K-5Public
A
Military Road Early Learning Center
1375 missouri ave nw
washington, DC, 20011
PKPublic
Stephen Knolls School
10731 st margaret's way
kensington, MD, 20895
PK, K-12Public
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
4300 13th st nw
washington, DC, 20011
PK, K-5Public
B+
Bell Teen Parent Child Development Center
3101 16th st nw
washington, DC, 20010
PKPublic
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Getting around Chevy Chase near 5508 Dorset Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5508 Dorset Ave, Chevy Chase
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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