Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD from $800 (55 Rentals)

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

5300 Hamilton StHyattsville, MD 20781
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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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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781

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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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43RD FLATS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

43RD FLATS

5103 43rd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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42ND FLATS
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42ND FLATS

5700 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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4200 Queensbury Rd
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4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Fountain Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Park

5122 Kenilworth AveHyattsville, 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. Emerald Apartments in the East Riverdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,119. 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
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,119
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,126
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,142
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,188
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,218
Queenstown Apartments1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet1BR,1BA$1,227
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,238
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282

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

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.56 price per square foot 5602 Hawthorne St Model at 5602 Hawthorne St, Unit Apt 1 in the in the Cheverly neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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.
5602 Hawthorne St, Unit Apt 15602 Hawthorne St1BR,1BA$1.56
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Den/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Parke Cheverly2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.92
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Park View at Bladensburg - 55+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.93

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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 $1,126.

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.

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