Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD from $900 (61 Rentals)

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Rosedale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

16 Oneill DrGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Dalamar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dalamar Apartments

18 Dalamar StGaithersburg, 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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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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Montgomery House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery House

519-521 S Frederick AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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40 N. Summit Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 N. Summit Avenue

40 N Summit AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Hunt Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunt Club

404 Christopher AveGaithersburg, MD 20879
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Brighton Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Village

345 W Side DrGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Gaithersburg, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

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$2,362$1,15373

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaithersburg, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cider Mill Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood priced from $1,157. Londonderry Apartments in the Quince Orchard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Londonderry Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,298
Whetstone ApartmentsEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,312
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Montgomery House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Village at Gaithersburg1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$1,499
Walker House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,551
Hunt ClubAppaloosa1BR,1BA$1,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of September 15, 2025 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 Stewart Town neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter Model at 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter, Unit Basement starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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
18107 Laytonia Crest Ter, Unit Basement18107 Laytonia Crest Ter2BR,1BA$1.20
The Ivy RockvilleThe Georgetown3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Seneca PlaceThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$1.83
Mill Creek Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.69
Crossings at Olde TowneB2-32BR,2BA$1.73
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- One & Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Maplewood VillasTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.42
130 Duvall Ln, Unit 104130 Duvall Ln1BR,1BA$1.84

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gaithersburg, MD

Ranked #15

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Gaithersburg, MD

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $1,560.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaithersburg?

The cheapest apartment in Gaithersburg is Cider Mill Apartments which is listed at $1,157, while the average apartment in Gaithersburg costs $2,362.

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 22 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 $940 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg.

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