Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD from $1,485 (47 Rentals)

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Wakefield Terrace
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$1,795 - $3,232

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Base Rent$1,795 - $3,232
Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $3,232
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wakefield Terrace

2001 Amber Leaf PlWaldorf, MD 20602
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10962 Stella Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10962 Stella Ct

10962 Stella CtWaldorf, MD 20603
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Ascend Pinegrove
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$1,990 - $3,050

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Ascend Pinegrove

10263 Pine PlLa Plata, MD 20646
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Pineview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

12151 Ell LnWaldorf, MD 20602
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JSB Apartments
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JSB Apartments

2165-2169 Crain HwyWaldorf, MD 20601
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145 Quailwood Pky
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145 Quailwood Pky

145 Quailwood PkyLa Plata, MD 20646
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Spark Waldorf
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spark Waldorf

3001 Hollins LnWaldorf, MD 20601
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6014 Washington AveLa Plata, MD 20646

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$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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2561 Robinson Pl

WaldorfMD20602
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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 Hunter's Run Apartments in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood priced from $1,485. Crossland Apartments in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,485
Crossland ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,492
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Heron1BR,1BA$1,553
Sheffield Greens ApartmentsThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,596
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,599
Spark WaldorfBrighten2BR,1BA$1,603
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,628
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Westchester at the PavilionsA21BR,1BA$1,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles County area is the $1.59 price per square foot TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Charles County apartment is the Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) Model at EVOLV at Stonehaven starting at $3,460 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Wooded Glen 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.
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.59
EVOLV at StonehavenTydings II Townhome (With Garage)3BR,2.5BA$1.88
Sunstone GroveStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Gleneagles ApartmentsThe Windsor2BR,2BA$1.66
The Links at GleneaglesThe Davidson2BR,2BA$1.80
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.74
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Spark WaldorfExcite2BR,1BA$1.71
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charles County?

The cheapest apartment in Charles County is Crossland Apartments which is listed at $1,492, while the average apartment in Charles County costs $2,165.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charles County?

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 10 regular apartments in Charles County 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 Charles County?

Cheap apartments in Charles County have an average cost of $289 which is $1,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles County.

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