Cheap Apartments for Rent in Damascus, MD from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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Damascus Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Damascus Gardens

9829 Bethesda Church RdDamascus, MD 20872
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Cain Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cain Commons

25104 Ridge RdDamascus, MD 20872
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Woodfield Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodfield Commons

26390 Woodfield RdDamascus, MD 20872
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Avana Oak Mill
$1,491 - $1,967
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Avana Oak Mill

20010 Frederick RdGermantown, MD 20876
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Avana Northlake
$1,577 - $2,109
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Avana Northlake

12622 Grey Eagle CtGermantown, MD 20874
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Cherry Knoll
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$1,591 - $2,747
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Cherry Knoll

18832 Bent Willow CirGermantown, MD 20874
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Walker House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walker House

18700 Walkers Choice RdGaithersburg, MD 20886
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Elms Century
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Century

12835 Fairchild DrGermantown, MD 20874

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Cheapest Available Damascus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Damascus, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Watersville Apartments priced from $1,195. The Hamptons at Town Center in the Summerfield Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Damascus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watersville ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Hamptons at Town CenterSophistication Affordable1BR,1BA$1,199
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,284
Walker HouseS1Studio,1BA$1,485
Avana Oak MillOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR,1BA$1,491
Heritage at Waters Landing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Willow Manor at Cabin Branch (Senior 62+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499
Paramount & Majestic at Spectrum Town CenterMulberryStudio,1BA$1,562
Avana NorthlakeOne Bedroom One Bath (709 SF)1BR,1BA$1,577
Cherry KnollA1AR - 715 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,591

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Damascus, MD and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Damascus area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2-D Model at Seneca Place in the in the Summerfield Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Damascus apartment is the Maplewood 2 BR 1 BA APT Model at Greenhills Townhomes & Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Windsor Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Damascus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.68
Greenhills Townhomes & ApartmentsMaplewood 2 BR 1 BA APT2BR,1BA$1.90
Whetstone ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.10
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedrooom- One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Streamside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Elms Clarksburg Village (INACTIVE)Ashford1BR,1BA$2.09
Saybrooke ApartmentsA1 - Renovated Interior1BR,1BA$2.12
Breckenridge CondominiumsCarlson1BR,1BA$2.00
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43
Watersville ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Damascus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Damascus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Damascus is at Walker House listed at $1,485.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Damascus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Damascus Apartment is $1,195 at Watersville Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Damascus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Damascus is starting from $1,245 at Watersville Apartments.

What is the most affordable Damascus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Damascus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Place and starts from $2,173.

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