1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD (119 Rentals)

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Walker House
$1,660 - $2,600
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$1,360 - $3,085

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Walker House

18700 Walkers Choice RdGaithersburg, MD 20886
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Rockwell at Crown
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$1,769 - $2,640
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$1,598 - $4,474
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Rockwell at Crown

800 Rockwell AveGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Governor Square
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$1,653 - $1,767
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$1,653 - $2,611

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Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Gaithersburg Station
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$1,786 - $2,188
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$1,545 - $2,998
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$1,786 - $3,239
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Gaithersburg Station

370 E Diamond AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886
property at 9920 Hellingly Pl

$1,650

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$1,650

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9920 Hellingly Pl, Unit 150

9920 Hellingly Pl
GaithersburgMD20886

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property at 876 Quince Orchard Blvd

$1,750

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876 Quince Orchard Blvd, Unit T1

876 Quince Orchard Blvd
GaithersburgMD20878

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Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 04, 2026

There are currently 41 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Gaithersburg, MD neighborhoods that range in price from $1,153 to $2,600. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Gaithersburg with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Montgomery Village41$1,784$1,153

Largest Available Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gaithersburg, MD is found at Mira Upper Rock in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood and is 1,236 square feet priced from $2,440. Mallory Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,041 square feet and currently listed start at $2,420. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gaithersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mira Upper Rock1-A6L1,236 Sq Ft$2,440
Mallory Square11S1, 11S2, 11S3 & 11S41,041 Sq Ft$2,420
The Reed1 BR Den B31,003 Sq Ft$2,314
Hidden CreekC3999 Sq Ft$2,217
Axis at Shady GroveI935 Sq Ft$2,140
Amber Commons1 Bedroom916 Sq Ft$1,775
Streamside Apartments1 Bedroom + Breakfast907 Sq Ft$1,625
Avalon at TravilleA3BS907 Sq Ft$2,295
Park Station ApartmentsMagnolia with Fireplace & Loft905 Sq Ft$1,855
Paramount & Majestic at Spectrum Town CenterCrocus901 Sq Ft$1,989

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 04, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gaithersburg, MD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,078 at Covenant Village Senior Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood. The second most affordable Gaithersburg 1 Bedroom is the Willow Model at Cider Mill Apartments starting at $1,157 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gaithersburg is currently $1,915. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gaithersburg:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,078
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow$1,157
Montgomery House1 Bed/1Bath Across from Gaith HS. Se Habla Espa...$1,295
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont$1,474
Brookside ViewOne bedroom $1,475
Hunt ClubAppaloosa$1,480
Londonderry Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath$1,509
Avana NorthlakeOne Bedroom One Bath (709 SF)$1,510
Avana Oak MillOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)$1,516

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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 Covenant Village Senior Apartments listed at $1,078.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gaithersburg is $1,915.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gaithersburg is a 1,236 square feet unit starting from $2,440 at Mira Upper Rock.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gaithersburg is currently 1,355 sq ft.

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