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5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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3802 Oliver St

HyattsvilleMD20782

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property at 3409 Eastern Ave

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3409 Eastern Ave

Mount RainierMD20712

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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. Avondale Overlook in the Kirkwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,107. 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
Avondale OverlookEFFStudio,1BA$1,107
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,119
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,142
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,188

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

As of February 20, 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
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Park View at Bladensburg - 55+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1.94
Kaywood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,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 206 Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,334. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage City ranging from $490 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,324.

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 $4,334, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,190 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,324.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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