
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage City Neighborhood of Brentwood, MD from $900 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cottage City area of Brentwood.


Capitol Square Apartments

4409 38th St

Studio 3807

4505 38th St

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

Emerald Apartments

Kirkwood Apartments

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Autumn Woods

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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 | $1,637 | $1,066 | $2,338 |
| Cottage City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $900 | $3,398 |
| Cottage City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,185 | $4,742 |
| Cottage City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,508 | $5,154 |
| Cottage City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,880 | $3,311 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 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 Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Kaywood Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,128. Here are the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent in Brentwood, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,128 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,193 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Parkview Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| Autumn Woods | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Kenilworth Towers Apartments in the in the East Riverdale neighborhood starting from $1,858. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the One Bedroom with Den/1 Bath Model at Fletcher's Field Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Yarrow 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | One Bedroom with Den/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Cheverly Station | 1 BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Gateway Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Autumn Woods | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage City?
The cheapest apartment in Cottage City is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Cottage City costs $2,927.
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 149 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 $1,254 which is $1,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottage City.
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