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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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Governor Square
$1,624 - $2,560
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$1,624 - $2,560
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Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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property at 9709 Docena Dr

$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9709 Docena Dr

GaithersburgMD20886
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Walker House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walker House

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

Dalamar Apartments

18 Dalamar StGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Rosedale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

16 Oneill DrGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Lar-Ken Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lar-Ken Apartments

103-107 N Summit AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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The Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

429 W Diamond AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Montgomery House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery House

519-521 S Frederick AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Forest Oak Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Towers

101 Odendhal AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Londonderry Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Londonderry Towers

17060 King James WayGaithersburg, MD 20877
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CHELSEA PARK
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CHELSEA PARK

12-26 S Frederick AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Brookside View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside View

8206 Streamside DrGaithersburg, MD 20879
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gaithersburg, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gaithersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Montgomery Village$2,440$1,15742

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaithersburg, MD is a Studio unit found at Walker House in the Orchard Run neighborhood priced from $985. Cider Mill Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walker HouseS1Studio,1BA$985
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Cedar Court Apartments106Studio,1BA$1,395
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Woodley1BR,1BA$1,474
Brookside ViewOne bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,475
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Whetstone ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,528
Gateway at GaithersburgB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaithersburg area is the $1.83 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Gaithersburg neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the The Woodmont Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,566 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaithersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodward Crossing Townhomes(End) The Bennet4BR,3.5BA$1.83
The Ivy RockvilleThe Woodmont2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Amber Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
Seneca PlaceC23BR,2BA$1.81
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
Breckenridge CondominiumsCarlson1BR,1BA$2.06
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.42
18411 Guildberry Dr, Unit #10218411 Guildberry Dr1BR,1BA$1.91
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Brookside ViewOne bedroom 1BR,1BA$1.91

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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 Cheap Gaithersburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gaithersburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gaithersburg is at Walker House listed at $985.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaithersburg Apartment is $1,157 at Cider Mill Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gaithersburg is starting from $1,560 at Gateway at Gaithersburg.

What is the most affordable Gaithersburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gaithersburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Place and starts from $2,185.

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