
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Anne Arundel County, MD from $500 (52 Rentals)
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7726 Acrocomia Dr

Glen Forest Senior Apartments

Cedar Creek Apartment Homes

Windbrooke Apartments

Eagle Park Vistas, 55+

Glen Ridge Apartment Homes

Bay Forest Senior Apartments

The Villages at Marley Station Apartments

Quail Hollow Apartment Homes
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Obery Court

Southgate Apartments & Townhomes

Gatewater Apartments

Hidden Woods Apartments

The Forest Apartments

The Willows Apartment Homes

Park Glen Apartments

Annabal Apartments

Village Square Apartments and Townhomes

Stage Coach / Olde Stage / Severn Square
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Colonial Square Apartments

Oakridge Manor Apartments

Glen Mar Apartment Homes

Quiet Waters Landing

Little Patuxent Senior Apartments

Berger Square

The Enclave at Kings Orchard

Conte Lubrano Apartments

The Orchards at Severn Townhomes*

The Summit at Laurel Park
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204 Southwood Rd, Unit A

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1381 Hazel Nut Ct, Unit Lower Level Unit

Brock Bridge Landing

The Greens at Hammonds Lane

Millersview Crossing

Homes at the Glen

2 Maryland Ave

Wiley H. Bates

The Forest

Glen Hollow Apartments
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Woodcrest Apartments

Forest Hills Apartments

Wardour Bluffs Apartments

Hammarlee House

Glen Burnie Town Apartments

Towne Courts

Madison Apartments

144 Duke Of Gloucester St

Elms Old Mill

Aquahart Manor
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Anne Arundel County, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anne Arundel County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County Studio Apartments | $2,005 | $1,199 | $2,780 |
| Anne Arundel County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $662 | $4,370 |
| Anne Arundel County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $734 | $5,455 |
| Anne Arundel County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $774 | $6,257 |
| Anne Arundel County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $2,112 | $3,450 |
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Cheapest Available Anne Arundel County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Anne Arundel County, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Creek Apartment Homes in the Glen Burnie neighborhood priced from $1,190. Windbrooke Apartments in the Glen Burnie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Anne Arundel County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 686 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Windbrooke Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Villages at Marley Station Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| Quail Hollow Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| Southgate Apartments & Townhomes | 1BED/1BATH SG2 FRT | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| The Willows Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 731 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Hidden Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,326 |
| The Forest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,326 |
| Annabal Apartments | 1B_1Ba_Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anne Arundel County, MD
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Anne Arundel County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 7521 Blue Sun Dr Model at 7521 Blue Sun Dr, Unit Basement Studio in the in the Sloop Cove Landing neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Anne Arundel County apartment is the 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small Model at Brock Bridge Landing starting at $2,226 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Jones Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anne Arundel County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7521 Blue Sun Dr, Unit Basement Studio | 7521 Blue Sun Dr | Studio ,1BA | $0.86 |
| Brock Bridge Landing | 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| The Summit at Laurel Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Somerset Woods Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Glen Ridge Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom w/ Den - 931 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Quail Hollow Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Glen Mar Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 907 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Forest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Cedar Creek Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 686 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anne Arundel County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Anne Arundel County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Anne Arundel County is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Anne Arundel County?
The cheapest apartment in Anne Arundel County is Cedar Creek Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Anne Arundel County costs $3,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Anne Arundel County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 77 regular apartments in Anne Arundel County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Anne Arundel County?
Cheap apartments in Anne Arundel County have an average cost of $140 which is $3,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Anne Arundel County.
Expert Rental Resources
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