Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MD from $300 (58 Rentals)

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Cambridge Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Commons

1220 Chestnut PlCambridge, MD 21613
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Harrison Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Ferry

43 Delaware AveHurlock, MD 21643
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Federal Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Federal Manor

101 Routzahn LnFederalsburg, MD 21632
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Caroline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caroline Apartments

205 S 8th StDenton, MD 21629
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Golden Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Meadows

40 Golden LnDelmar, DE 19940
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Cambridge, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blackwater Landing$1,300$6265

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambridge, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Hudson Townhomes in the Blackwater Landing neighborhood priced from $626. Riverview Gardens in the Savannah Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson Townhomes2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$626
Riverview Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$670
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR w/Den- Phase III1BR,1BA$790
Stone Grove Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$878
The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+A3 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Bradford House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,176
St. Marys Landing Apartments and TownhomesStudio - 275 sqftStudio,1BA$1,215
Spring Valley Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,246
Woods Crossing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Oak Hill1 Bedroom Renovated Apartment1BR,1BA$1,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MD

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - Renovated Model at Villas at Greenview West in the in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the The Douglas Model at Lakeside Run at Trappe starting at $2,300 with a $1.68 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Greenview West3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - Renovated3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Lakeside Run at TrappeThe Douglas2BR,2BA$1.68
Mill Pond Village3CGn3BR,2BA$1.37
Towns at Pax River, A Linden CommunityTopsail Renovated3BR,2BA$1.36
The Reserve at Ponds Edge2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Spring Valley Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.32
Ponds EdgeADA 2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.32
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR w/Den- Phase III1BR,1BA$0.80
Stone Grove Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Riverview Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.87

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge is under $1,339.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is Riverview Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge?

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 2 regular apartments in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Cheap apartments in Cambridge have an average cost of $404 which is $896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.

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