Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairwood Estates Neighborhood of Bowie, MD from $1,000 (41 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Finian's Court Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,725
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$1,450 - $1,725

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Finian's Court Apartments

7742 Finns LnLanham, MD 20706
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Margaux
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$1,624 - $4,006
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Margaux

4050 Garden City DrHyattsville, MD 20785
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Del Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Vista Apartments

5618 Whitfield Chapel RdLanham, MD 20706
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Fountain Club
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Club

7604 Fontainebleau DrHyattsville, MD 20784
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Woodland Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Landing

10023 Greenbelt RdLanham, MD 20706

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Fairwood Estates, Bowie, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairwood Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairwood Estates area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Ridge Apartments priced from $1,400. Summer Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,433. Here are the most affordable Fairwood Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Summer RidgeLAUD 1.11BR,1BA$1,433
Hilltop ApartmentsClifton Heights1BR,1BA$1,436
Carleton EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,442
The Glens at Reed Station1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Fountain Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,492
Hill House at Beechfield, A 62+ Senior Community1 Bedroom (Income Restrictions Apply - 62+)1BR,1BA$1,499
Glenarden Hills1A1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairwood Estates, MD

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairwood Estates area is the $1.77 price per square foot Three Bedrooms and Den Model at Carleton East in the in the Hynesboro neighborhood starting from $2,346. The second greatest value Fairwood Estates apartment is the 2J Model at The Glendale Residence starting at $1,836 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Hynesboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairwood Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carleton EastThree Bedrooms and Den3BR,2BA$1.77
The Glendale Residence2J2BR,1BA$1.79
Lansdowne Village Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Carrollon Manor Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Finian's Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.92
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
6135 84th Ave, Unit 61356135 84th Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Woodland Landing1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Glenarden Hills1A1BR,1BA$2.03
Hilltop ApartmentsSparrow Hill1BR,1BA$2.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern Washington, MD. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairwood Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairwood Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairwood Estates is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairwood Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Fairwood Estates is Maple Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Fairwood Estates costs $2,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairwood Estates?

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 158 regular apartments in Fairwood Estates 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 Fairwood Estates?

Cheap apartments in Fairwood Estates have an average cost of $925 which is $1,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairwood Estates.

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