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River Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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Newton Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Square Apartments

3505-3535 Otis StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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Hedin House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

2900 Newton St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Jefferson Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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1811 Irving Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1811 Irving Street

1811 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Avondale Overlook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Overlook

2400 Queens Chapel RdHyattsville, MD 20782
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Bunker Hill Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bunker Hill Flats

4000 36th StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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The Carrolton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrolton

1615-1625 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Capital View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capital View

4301-4317 57th AveBladensburg, MD 20710
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Washington Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Overlook

3502 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NEWashington, DC 20018
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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 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments in the Mayfair neighborhood priced from $900. The Phoenix Apartments in the Lanham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,220
Queenstown Apartments2Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet2BR,1BA$1,223
Avondale OverlookB12BR,1BA$1,246
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Emerald ApartmentsGarnet1BR,1BA$1,288
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,299
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300

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

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2827 Otis St NE Model at 2827 Otis St NE in the in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Prince Georges Apartments starting at $1,679 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Kirkwood 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.
2827 Otis St NE2827 Otis St NE1BR,1BA$0.92
Prince Georges Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.56
Terrace Green2B102BR,2BA$1.69
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1.94
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Getting Around Cottage City, MD

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 Queenstown Apartments listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment is $900 at Paradise At Parkside 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 $1,200 at Paradise At Parkside 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 Paradise At Parkside Apartments and starts from $1,508.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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