Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Estates Neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD from $700 (81 Rentals)

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Governor Square
$1,676 - $2,611
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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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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CHELSEA PARK
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CHELSEA PARK

12-26 S Frederick 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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Elme Watkins Mill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elme Watkins Mill

180 Watkins Station CirGaithersburg, 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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Hunt Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunt Club

404 Christopher AveGaithersburg, MD 20879

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Mountain View Estates, Gaithersburg, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain View Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain View Estates area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Cider Mill Apartments priced from $1,157. Cedar Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mountain View Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Cedar Court ApartmentsStudio 117Studio,1BA$1,450
Summit CrestStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,456
Elme Watkins MillSycamore - A1B1BR,1BA$1,500
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,519
Hunt ClubAppaloosa1BR,1BA$1,545
Paramount & Majestic at Spectrum Town CenterMulberryStudio,1BA$1,562
Spectrum MajesticMoonflowerStudio,1BA$1,591
Montgomery Club Apartments*STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,599
Streamside Apartments1 Bedroom + Breakfast1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View Estates, MD

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View Estates area is the $1.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Streamside Apartments in the in the Stewart Town neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mountain View Estates apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Amber Commons starting at $2,511 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Emory Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Streamside Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Amber Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
Whetstone ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.03
Londonderry Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Gateway at Gaithersburg1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.83
Breckenridge CondominiumsCarlson1BR,1BA$2.00
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43
Gaitherhouse Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Elme Watkins MillSycamore - A1B1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain View Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mountain View Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain View Estates is under $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain View Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Mountain View Estates is Cider Mill Apartments which is listed at $1,157, while the average apartment in Mountain View Estates costs $2,808.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain View Estates?

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 28 regular apartments in Mountain View Estates 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 Mountain View Estates?

Cheap apartments in Mountain View Estates have an average cost of $361 which is $2,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain View Estates.

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