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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886

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409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

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$2,601$1,15378

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. Montgomery House in the Emory Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Montgomery House1 Bed/1Bath Across from Gaith HS. Se Habla Espa...1BR,1BA$1,295
Walker HouseS2Studio,1BA$1,310
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Londonderry Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,433
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,474
Brookside ViewOne bedroom 1BR,1BA$1,475
Whetstone ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,475
Avana Oak MillOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR,1BA$1,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaithersburg area is the $1.63 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Stewart Town neighborhood starting from $3,290. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the The Rockville Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,778 with a $1.68 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$1.63
The Ivy RockvilleThe Rockville3BR,2BA$1.68
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.68
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Londonderry Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43
18411 Guildberry Dr, Unit #10218411 Guildberry Dr1BR,1BA$1.91
Brookside ViewOne bedroom 1BR,1BA$1.91
Montgomery House1 Bed/1Bath Across from Gaith HS. Se Habla Espa...1BR,1BA$1.85

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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

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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 $1,491.

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 $2,601.

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 3 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 $836 which is $1,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaithersburg.

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