Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MD from $300 (27 Rentals)

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Cambridge Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Commons

1220 Chestnut PlCambridge, MD 21613
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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 Bedroom Apartments

Federal Manor

101 Routzahn LnFederalsburg, MD 21632
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Caroline Apartments
1 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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Cambridge, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

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$2,037$1,0653

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambridge, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Slippery Hill II priced from $585. Stone Grove Crossing in the Downtown Salisbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $878. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Slippery Hill IIA1 - One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$585
Stone Grove Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$878
Chestnut Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$915
Hollybrook Farms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$957
Mulberry Estatestwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1,054
Spring Valley Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,246
Bradford House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,281
Ponds EdgeThe Heron1BR,1BA$1,305
Melanie's Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MD

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.84 price per square foot 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome Model at The Reserve at Ponds Edge in the starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Reserves At Belle Ayre starting at $1,749 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Mearfield neighborhood. 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.
The Reserve at Ponds Edge4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome4BR,3.5BA$0.84
The Reserves At Belle AyreThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Spring Valley Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.32
Oak Hill2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.29
701 Locust St, Unit SuperOne bedroom and Den701 Locust St1BR,1BA$0.97
Melanie's Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Mulberry Estatestwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Stone Grove Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Hollybrook Farms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Village at Slippery Hill IIA1 - One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.81

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Getting Around Cambridge, MD

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is The Village at Slippery Hill II which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $2,037.

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 1 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 $427 which is $1,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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