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6212 41st Ave, Unit A

3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

5603 Newton St

5603 Newton St

3504 18th St NE

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit D

2235 Quincy St NE

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit B
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Kirkwood Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit E

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home, Unit A

Emerald Apartments

5201 Quincy St

Park Tanglewood

Queenstown Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit B
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Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

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Terrace Green

Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

Parke Cheverly

The Swift and The Current Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

3409 Eastern Ave

Brookland Manor

Kenilworth Towers Apartments

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Castle Manor Apartments
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Gateway Gardens

Prince Georges Apartments

Park View at Bladensburg - 55+

Oak Ridge Apartments

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Courtyard Park

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Madison Park Apartments

4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd

Autumn Woods
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4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

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3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

1926 Kearny St NE

1 US-1

Fletcher's Field Apartments

The Franklin

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes

1 US-1

Big Sky Flats

3300 Rhode Island Ave
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Cottage City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottage City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage City Studio Apartments | $1,689 | $1,148 | $2,160 |
| Cottage City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,098 | $2,800 |
| Cottage City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,185 | $5,355 |
| Cottage City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,482 | $6,229 |
| Cottage City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,324 | $2,717 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Overlook | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| The Carrolton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| North Pointe | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Autumn Woods | Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Park View at Bladensburg - 55+ | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Kirkwood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Kaywood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Brookland Manor | 1A 1x1 Conventional | 1BR,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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