Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD from $1,100 (30 Rentals)

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property at 7220 Chapel Point Rd

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

7220 Chapel Point Rd

Port TobaccoMD20677
property at 2167 Briarwood Dr

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2167 Briarwood Dr

WaldorfMD20601

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property at 904 Washington Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

904 Washington Ave

La PlataMD20646
property at 10013 Wamsley Ct

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10013 Wamsley Ct

White PlainsMD20695

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Wakefield Terrace
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$1,795 - $3,232
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$1,795 - $3,232

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Wakefield Terrace

2001 Amber Leaf PlWaldorf, MD 20602
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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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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. Fox Chase Apartments in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,569
Victoria Park Jaycees Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,610
Crossland ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,610
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Teal1BR,1BA$1,712
Center Pointe1 Bedroom & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,733
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,753
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,788
Wakefield TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles County area is the $1.60 price per square foot TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Charles County apartment is the Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) Model at EVOLV at Stonehaven starting at $2,995 with a $1.63 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$1.60
EVOLV at StonehavenTydings II Townhome (With Garage)3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Sunstone GroveStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.97
Highlands EVOLV Rental TownhomesTydings3BR,2.5BA$1.98
BrookestoneAmara3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Smallwood GardensC13BR,1BA$1.79
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.86
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.87
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
LaPlata Grande Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.96

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 Fox Chase Apartments which is listed at $1,569, while the average apartment in Charles County costs $3,200.

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 6 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 $149 which is $3,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charles County.

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