
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of College Park, MD from $800 (22 Rentals)
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University Gardens

University Partnership

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The Alloy

Domain College Park

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Aster
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4330 Hartwick road, Unit 218

751X Hopkins Ave

7400 Rhode Island Ave

4206 Knox Rd

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The Highline

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The Six

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Atworth

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5705 Crestwood Pl

6712 41st Ave

The Devon
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Old Town, College Park, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,000 | $1,910 | $2,239 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,431 | $9,999 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $850 | $3,714 |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,315 | $4,530 |
| Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $1,091 | $1,685 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old Town Neighborhood of College Park, MD.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside priced from $850. University Partnership has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| University Partnership | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| The Highline | OKeefe | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
| The Six | J1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,763 |
| Atworth | JBR-01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, MD
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4x3.5 TH C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,369 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub College Park | 4x3.5 TH C | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.98 |
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| University View | 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Domain College Park | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| The Alloy | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Parkside | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Aster | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| The Highline | Michelangelo | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Six | J2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| The Devon | JR1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, College Park, MD
Ranked #11
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town is under $2,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town is University Partnership which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $10,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?
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 38 regular apartments in Old Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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