The Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) leases a number of furnished apartments on Battery Lane in Bethesda, MD. Situated at the south end of the NIH main campus, the apartments are within walking distance of the laboratories and office buildings and are also a short distance from the diverse restaurants and shops of Bethesda. The location also offers easy access to the Bethesda and Medical Center Metro (subway) stops, as well as local bus routes, providing convenient public transportation.  The rooms are rented to graduate students on a first come, first served basis.  Apartments are perfect for students who may be coming to the NIH for only a few days or weeks or international students who need a place to stay while looking for something more permanent when first arriving to Bethesda.

The apartments are a mix of 2 bedroom/2 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath and 1 bedroom/1 bath. The living area of each apartment is furnished with area rugs, a microwave, a sofa, two chairs or a loveseat, a coffee table, end tables, lamps, a dining room table with four chairs and a computer desk and chair. Each bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, two chests of drawers, and two nightstands. The bathroom is provided with a new shower curtain and bath mat. Tenants should bring, or plan to purchase, towels, bed linens, pillow(s), blankets, a coffee maker, a basic set of cooking utensils, dishes, glassware, and silverware.  Contact Barbara Ward for availability – wardb@od.nih.gov.