
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Creek Forest Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD from $1,183 (62 Rentals)
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Chevy Chase Lake

3535 Chevy Chase Lake Dr

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace, Unit 608

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace, Unit 219

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace, Unit 241

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Entwine Apartments

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The Soapstone

The Blairs

Summit Hills

Arrive Silver Spring

Claridge House

National Park Seminary Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

The Doreen

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Chevy Chase Tower
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8600 Apartments

8200W Apartments

Paddington Square

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Atwell on Spring

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The Aspen

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Reynard

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The Bennington

2102 Luzerne Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd, Unit 617

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Eleven55 Ripley

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The Horizon Apartments

The Vale at the Parks

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The Hartley

Kanso Silver Spring

Topaz House

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1921 Spruce Dr NW, Unit C
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Sophia Bethesda

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The Elm

1200 East West

2207 Washington Ave, Unit 201

2304 Colston Dr, Unit 201

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Ellis Bethesda

Hampden House

Gallery Bethesda II

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Upstairs At Bethesda Row

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Residences at Mazza
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Rock Creek Forest, Chevy Chase, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Forest Studio Apartments | $1,885 | $1,183 | $3,647 |
| Rock Creek Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,295 | $5,075 |
| Rock Creek Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,350 | $9,922 |
| Rock Creek Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,229 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Rock Creek Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,318 | $3,169 | $5,008 |
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Cheapest Available Rock Creek Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Creek Forest area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,183. Rollingwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here are the most affordable Rock Creek Forest apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio, 1BA | $1,183 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,265 |
| Metro Village Apartments | 1BR 1BA 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR, 1BA | $1,299 |
| The Soapstone | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,375 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $1,397 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio, 1BA | $1,425 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $1,438 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,461 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Creek Forest, MD
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Creek Forest area is the $2.28 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at Willard Towers in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,646. The second greatest value Rock Creek Forest apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Creek Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Willard Towers | Design 3A25 | 3BR, 2.5BA | $2.28 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Paddington Square | 3BR Market | 3BR, 1BA | $2.33 |
| 8600 Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
| 1921 Spruce Dr NW, Unit C | 1921 Spruce Dr NW | 2BR, 1BA | $2.29 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.74 |
| Chevy Chase Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $2.20 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.01 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio, 1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Creek Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Creek Forest is under $1,461.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Creek Forest is Rollingwood Apartments which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in Rock Creek Forest costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Creek Forest?
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 124 regular apartments in Rock Creek Forest 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 Rock Creek Forest?
Cheap apartments in Rock Creek Forest have an average cost of $417 which is $2,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Creek Forest.
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