
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage City Neighborhood of Brentwood, MD from $900 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cottage City area of Brentwood.


Capitol Square Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

Artisan 4100

3704 42nd Ave

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The Hecht Warehouse

Kirkwood Apartments

Emerald Apartments

Kaywood Gardens Apartments
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Queenstown Apartments

Parkview Gardens Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

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Union Heights

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LaSalle Park Apartments

Belcrest Plaza

Landmark Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

3409 Eastern Ave

The Current and Swift Apartments at Riverdale
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Brookland Manor

Kenilworth Towers Apartments

Plaza Towers

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Castle Manor Apartments

Cheverly Station

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Landon Court Apartments

Courtyard Park

Gateway Gardens

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Madison Park Apartments

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Cheverly Crossing Apartments
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Autumn Woods

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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

Fletcher's Field Apartments

Calvert Hall Apartments

The Franklin

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes

Big Sky Flats

3300 Rhode Island Ave

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

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Rowan
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3350 At Alterra

Palette at Arts District

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Addison Row

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The Highline

The Edition

Queens Park Plaza Apartments

The Residences at Gateway

Lync at Alterra

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The Six

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Sovren
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Cottage City, Brentwood, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottage City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage City Studio Apartments | $1,633 | $1,148 | $2,291 |
| Cottage City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,057 | $3,235 |
| Cottage City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,185 | $4,065 |
| Cottage City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,460 | $7,138 |
| Cottage City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $2,600 | $3,311 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cottage City Neighborhood of Brentwood, MD.
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Cheapest Available Cottage City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage City area of Brentwood, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Kaywood Gardens Apartments priced from $1,203. Queenstown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,227. Here are the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent in Brentwood, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | Studio | 2BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Parkview Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,267 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,306 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| The Current and Swift Apartments at Riverdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.98 price per square foot Three Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Fletcher's Field Apartments in the in the Yarrow neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | Three Bedroom/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Autumn Woods | Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Cheverly Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Cheverly Station | 1 BDRM 1 BATH & DEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Madison Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottage City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottage City is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage City?
The cheapest apartment in Cottage City is Kaywood Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,203, while the average apartment in Cottage City costs $2,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottage City?
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 152 regular apartments in Cottage City 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 Cottage City?
Cheap apartments in Cottage City have an average cost of $1,194 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottage City.
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