Cheap Homes for Rent in Charles County, MD from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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3 Oak St

Indian HeadMD20640

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White PlainsMD20695

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WaldorfMD20602

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$1,603
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 19, 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
Sunstone GroveStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.99
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 Charles County

What type of rentals are currently available in Charles County?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Charles County, MD with pricing that ranges from $800 to $13,663. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charles County ranging from $1,200 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charles County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charles County ranges from $1,200 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charles County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charles County range from $1,850 to $13,663, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,512. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,949.

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