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$1,624 - $1,765
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409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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property at 7827 Muncaster Mill Rd

$900

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7827 Muncaster Mill Rd

GaithersburgMD20877
property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886

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property at 9409 Thornedike Dr

$1,500

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9409 Thornedike Dr

GaithersburgMD20882
property at 27 Booth St

$2,495

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$2,495
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Booth St, Unit 345

27 Booth St
GaithersburgMD20878

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Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 18, 2026

There are currently 29 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Gaithersburg, MD neighborhoods that range in price from $1,157 to $2,131. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Gaithersburg with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Montgomery Village29$1,869$1,157

Largest Available Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gaithersburg, MD is found at Bell Shady Grove in the Quince Orchard neighborhood and is 1,023 square feet priced from $2,605. The Verandahs Apartments in the Stewart Town neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 959 square feet and currently listed start at $1,689. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gaithersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bell Shady GroveA1U + Den1,023 Sq Ft$2,605
The Verandahs ApartmentsA5 - The Briarwood959 Sq Ft$1,689
Mallory Square11S1, 11S2, 11S3 & 11S4934 Sq Ft$2,298
Amber Commons1 Bedroom916 Sq Ft$1,809
The RothburyGoshen913 Sq Ft$2,076
Hidden CreekA3910 Sq Ft$1,943
The Trails at King Farm ApartmentsSummerfield893 Sq Ft$2,179
Rockwell at CrownA20866 Sq Ft$2,800
Axis at Shady GroveI2858 Sq Ft$1,945
Gateway at GaithersburgA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath729 Sq Ft$1,695

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gaithersburg, MD is the Willow Model starting from $1,157 at Cider Mill Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood. The second most affordable Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom is the Studio Model at CHELSEA PARK starting at $1,398 in the Quince Orchard neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg is currently $1,946. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gaithersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow$1,157
CHELSEA PARKStudio$1,398
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont$1,399
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom$1,400
Hunt ClubAppaloosa$1,410
Londonderry Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath$1,498
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bath$1,532
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath$1,539
Avana NorthlakeOne Bedroom One Bath (709 SF)$1,549

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Gaithersburg Overview

If you would like to live in a sprawling suburb with a low crime rate that is close to the hubs of Rockville, Washington D.C., Frederick, and Washington then Gaithersburg is the place for you. There are plenty of family activities and shopping and other fun ways to spend your time.

Why live in Gaithersburg, MD?

Gaithersburg is an economic powerhouse in terms of jobs offered within the tech industry. Many prominent companies are located in and around the area, and these include IBM, Sodexo USA, Gene Logic, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. In addition, Gaithersburg is within easy commuting distance to the I-270 Technology Corridor. One can find high paying jobs in banking, data entry, customer service, the insurance industry, computers, and more. There is also access to shopping, recreation, dining, and more. Gaithersburg is a nice place to raise a family, as it is a sprawling suburb of Baltimore and D.C.

Gaithersburg, MD
Population: 68,289

Ranked #531

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Gaithersburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Gaithersburg with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Gaithersburg is at Cider Mill Apartments listed at $1,157.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Gaithersburg Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gaithersburg is $1,946.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gaithersburg Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gaithersburg is a 1,023 square feet unit starting from $2,605 at Bell Shady Grove.

What is the average size for Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gaithersburg is currently 588 sq ft.

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