Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD from $900 (50 Rentals)

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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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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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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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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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The Carrolton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrolton

1615-1625 Franklin St NEWashington, DC 20018
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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Avondale Overlook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Overlook

2400 Queens Chapel RdHyattsville, MD 20782
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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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Fountain Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Park

5122 Kenilworth AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Singer Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Singer Flats

3300 Rhode Island AveMount Rainier, MD 20712
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The Madelyn
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

1820 Irving St 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 Lanham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,055. 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 ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$1,055
Queenstown Apartments2Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet2BR,1BA$1,223
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,316
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,373
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,400
Oak Ridge ApartmentsStyle 3 1/21BR,1BA$1,405

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

As of July 29, 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 $2,172 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Lanham 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$1.81
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Capital View2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Gateway Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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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 Park Tanglewood listed at $1,300.

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 $1,055 at Emerald 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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