Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD from $800 (18 Rentals)

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12151 Ell LnWaldorf, MD 20602
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JSB Apartments

2165-2169 Crain HwyWaldorf, MD 20601
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Cheapest Available Charles County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charles County, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Smallwood Gardens in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood priced from $1,529. Wakefield Terrace in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,544. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Wakefield TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,544
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,558
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Crossland ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles County area is the $1.59 price per square foot Hartland Model at Brookestone in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $3,505. The second greatest value Charles County apartment is the TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights starting at $2,995 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BrookestoneHartland3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.60
EVOLV at StonehavenTydings II Townhome (With Garage)3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Highlands EVOLV Rental TownhomesAmelia3BR,2.5BA$1.89
Spark WaldorfCultivate3BR,2BA$1.90
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.85
5455 Mason Springs Rd, Unit Apartment A5455 Mason Springs Rd2BR,1BA$1.65
LaPlata Grande Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.77
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles County Apartment is $1,544 at Wakefield Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charles County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charles County is starting from $1,529 at Smallwood Gardens.

What is the most affordable Charles County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charles County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spark Waldorf and starts from $2,283.

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