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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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River Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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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 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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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Capitol Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Square

4008 38th StBrentwood, MD 20722
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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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Capital View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capital View

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

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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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 East Corner neighborhood priced from $900. Park Tanglewood in the College Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $967. 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
Park Tanglewood1B1B1BR,1BA$967
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$978
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,138
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath BStudio,1BA$1,179
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,197
Queenstown Apartments2Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet2BR,1BA$1,223
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,251
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,299

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

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.63 price per square foot Sassafras Model at Autumn Woods in the in the Lanham neighborhood starting from $2,241. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the Three Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments starting at $2,178 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the College Heights 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.
Autumn WoodsSassafras3BR,2BA$1.63
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.82
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Terrace Green2B102BR,2BA$1.69
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Kirkwood Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom/No Balcony1BR,1BA$1.93
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.77

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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 Kaywood Gardens Apartments listed at $1,073.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment is $893 at Kaywood Gardens 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.

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