Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD from $700 (37 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Lar-Ken Apartments

103-107 N Summit AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Montgomery House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery House

519-521 S Frederick 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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Brookside View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside View

8206 Streamside DrGaithersburg, MD 20879
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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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Momentum at Shady Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Momentum at Shady Grove

16011 Redland RdRockville, MD 20855
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Gaithersburg, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

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$2,395$1,15371

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. Hillside Senior Apartment Homes in the Hidden Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Summit Crest1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,463
Whetstone ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,475
Village at Gaithersburg1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Walker House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Hunt ClubAppaloosa1BR,1BA$1,505
The Flats at Shady GroveThe DupontStudio,1BA$1,511
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,521

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaithersburg area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Rockville Model at The Ivy Rockville in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,482. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the Two Bedroom B2 Model at Seneca Place starting at $1,754 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Summerfield Crossing 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.
The Ivy RockvilleThe Rockville3BR,2BA$1.50
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B22BR,2BA$1.46
Londonderry Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.51
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- One & Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Maplewood VillasTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.88
CHELSEA PARK2x12BR,1BA$2.01
Amber Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Gateway at Gaithersburg1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.76
Breckenridge CondominiumsCarlson1BR,1BA$2.00
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.42

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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 #13

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

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 $1,521.

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 $2,395.

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 23 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 $928 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg.

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