Cheap Homes for Rent near Cottage City, MD from $490 (13 Rentals)

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property at 6212 41st Ave

$700

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6212 41st Ave, Unit A

6212 41st Ave
HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 3707 37th Pl

$820

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$820

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3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

3707 37th Pl
BrentwoodMD20722

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property at 3720 Wells Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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3720 Wells Ave

Mount RainierMD20712
property at 1926 Kearny St NE

$1,300

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1926 Kearny St NE

WashingtonDC20018
property at 3704 43rd Ave

$1,300

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3704 43rd Ave

BrentwoodMD20722

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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 Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the National Arboretum neighborhood priced from $813. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$813
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The EdwardsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,202

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

As of August 27, 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 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brentwood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Historic District 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.
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.61
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Park View at Bladensburg - 55+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.08
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Kenilworth Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage City

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage City?

There are currently 216 Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD with pricing that ranges from $210 to $5,600. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage City ranging from $490 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage City ranges from $490 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,936.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottage City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottage City range from $1,639 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,324.

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