Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cottage City, MD from $800 (84 Rentals)

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property at 6212 41st Ave

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 18

6212 41st Ave, Unit A

6212 41st Ave
HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 3707 37th Pl

$845

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$845

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$845

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 18

3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

3707 37th Pl
BrentwoodMD20722

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Terrace Green
$1,282 - $1,948
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$1,282 - $1,948

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Terrace Green

5300 Hamilton StHyattsville, MD 20781
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property at 3409 Eastern Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3409 Eastern Ave

Mount RainierMD20712

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Landon Court Apartments
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$1,431 - $1,874
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Landon Court Apartments

3601 Gallatin StHyattsville, MD 20782
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Madison Park Apartments
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$1,487 - $1,836
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Madison Park Apartments

5902 31st AveHyattsville, MD 20782
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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A
$1,500
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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

3117 Chestnut St NEWashington, DC 20018
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property at 1926 Kearny St NE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

1926 Kearny St NE

WashingtonDC20018

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Cottage City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage City, MD is a Studio unit found at Avondale Overlook in the Kirkwood neighborhood priced from $1,079. The Carrolton in the Northeast Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,079
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,176
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,203
Queenstown Apartments1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet1BR,1BA$1,227
Kirkwood Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,248
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments in the in the Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community starting at $1,288 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the National Arboretum neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
Autumn WoodsOak2BR,1BA$1.89
Park View at Bladensburg - 55+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Kirkwood Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Brookland Manor1A 1x1 Conventional1BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottage City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottage City is at Avondale Overlook listed at $1,079.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment is $1,176 at Emerald Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage City is starting from $1,248 at Kirkwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottage City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Pointe and starts from $2,051.

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