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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 Kaywood Gardens Apartments in the Michigan Park neighborhood priced from $893. Paradise At Parkside Apartments in the East Corner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$893
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Park Tanglewood1B1B1BR,1BA$967
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,138
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,197

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

As of June 09, 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
Kaywood Gardens Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
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
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.93
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom/No Balcony1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage City

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage City?

There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,000. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage City ranging from $825 to $5,995.

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 $825 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,304.

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 $1,508 to $4,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,980 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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