Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD from $1,100 (94 Rentals)

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property at 19628 Club Lake Rd
$1,200

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886
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property at 225 Kepler Dr
$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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225 Kepler Dr

GaithersburgMD20878

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property at 19031 Stedwick Dr
$1,350

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19031 Stedwick Dr

GaithersburgMD20886

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Maplewood Villas
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$1,599 - $2,375

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Base Rent$1,599 - $2,375
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Maplewood Villas

325 Crestwood DrGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Governor Square
$1,624 - $2,436

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Base Rent$1,624 - $2,436
Total Monthly Price$1,624 - $2,436
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Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Breckenridge Condominiums
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$1,635 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,635 - $2,195
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Breckenridge Condominiums

9905-18503 Boysenberry WayGaithersburg, MD 20879
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Rosedale Apartments
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Rosedale Apartments

16 Oneill DrGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Dalamar Apartments
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Dalamar Apartments

18 Dalamar StGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Lar-Ken Apartments
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Lar-Ken Apartments

103-107 N Summit AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gaithersburg, MD area range in price from $992 to $4,052 with an overall median price of $1,900. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gaithersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Montgomery Village$1,900$99254

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaithersburg, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks at Olde Towne- for Seniors 62+ in the Quince Orchard neighborhood priced from $1,194. The Flats at Shady Grove in the Lakewood Estates 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 Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks at Olde Towne- for Seniors 62+The Oaks1BR,1BA$1,194
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,199
Walker HouseS11BR,1BA$1,375
Summit CrestStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,394
Cedar Court Apartments106Studio,1BA$1,395
CHELSEA PARKStudio1BR,1BA$1,398
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Verandahs ApartmentsA3 - The Hickory1BR,1BA$1,431
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,469
Gaitherhouse Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of September 13, 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 9317 Severn Ter Model at 9317 Severn Ter, Unit Basement starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Stewart Town 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
9317 Severn Ter, Unit Basement9317 Severn Ter1BR,1BA$1.10
The Ivy RockvilleThe Woodmont2BR,1.5BA$1.82
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSThree Bedroom Two and a Half Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.78
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.70
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
The Verandahs ApartmentsC1 - The Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.80
Mill Creek Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Whetstone ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM SELECT2BR,1BA$1.87
Maplewood VillasTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.87

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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 a cheap apartment in Gaithersburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gaithersburg is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaithersburg?

The cheapest apartment in Gaithersburg is The Oaks at Olde Towne- for Seniors 62+ which is listed at $1,194, while the average apartment in Gaithersburg costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gaithersburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Gaithersburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gaithersburg?

Cheap apartments in Gaithersburg have an average cost of $833 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg.

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