Cheap Apartments for Rent in Germantown, MD from $1,157 (48 Rentals)

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Avana Oak Mill
$1,603 - $2,590

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Base Rent$1,603 - $2,590

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana Oak Mill

20010 Frederick RdGermantown, MD 20876
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Cherry Knoll
$1,606 - $2,628

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Base Rent$1,606 - $2,628

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cherry Knoll

18832 Bent Willow CirGermantown, MD 20874
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Churchill Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Churchill Senior Living

21000 Father Hurley BlvdGermantown, MD 20874
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Seneca Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Club Apartments

18065 Cottage Garden DrGermantown, MD 20874
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property at 19628 Club Lake Rd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886
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property at 19031 Stedwick Dr
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19031 Stedwick Dr

GaithersburgMD20886

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Breckenridge Condominiums
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$1,635 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,635 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$1,635 - $2,195
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Breckenridge Condominiums

9905-18503 Boysenberry WayGaithersburg, MD 20879
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Dalamar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dalamar Apartments

18 Dalamar StGaithersburg, 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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Walker House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walker House

18700 Walkers Choice RdGaithersburg, MD 20886

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property at 18501 Fairlight Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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18501 Fairlight Dr, Unit 330

18501 Fairlight Dr
GaithersburgMD20879
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Hunt Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunt Club

404 Christopher AveGaithersburg, MD 20879

Germantown, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Germantown, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Germantown, MD area range in price from $1,157 to $4,092 with an overall median price of $1,950. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Germantown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orchard Run$1,950$1,157132

Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Germantown, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hamptons at Town Center in the Summerfield Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,199. Walker House in the Orchard Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hamptons at Town CenterSophistication1BR, 1BA$1,199
Walker HouseS1Studio, 1BA$1,375
Stonecreek Club ApartmentsBradford1BR, 1BA$1,432
Gateway at GaithersburgA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,485
Avana Oak MillOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR, 1BA$1,603
Cherry KnollA1AR - 715 sq. ft.1BR, 1BA$1,606
Canterbury ApartmentsB1 (2x1)2BR, 1BA$1,627
Heritage at Waters Landing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,630
Breckenridge CondominiumsDillon1BR, 1BA$1,635
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B22BR, 2BA$1,644

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, MD

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $2.15 price per square foot 742 Quince Orchard Blvd Model at 742 Quince Orchard Blvd, Unit T1 in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the C1: 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Gateway at Gaithersburg in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting at $2,579 with a $2.06 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
742 Quince Orchard Blvd, Unit T1742 Quince Orchard Blvd3BR, 2.5BA$2.15
Gateway at GaithersburgC1: 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$2.06
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR, 2BA$1.69
Ashmore at Germantown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.52
Elms GermantownThe Arrington w/ Loft1BR, 1BA$2.07
Whetstone ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM SELECT2BR, 1BA$1.87
Stonecreek Club ApartmentsSavanna2BR, 1BA$2.04
Elms Clarksburg VillageAshford1BR, 1BA$2.09
Hadley GermantownAscot - A1A Income Restriction Apply1BR, 1BA$2.15
Breckenridge CondominiumsDillon1BR, 1BA$2.15

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Germantown Overview

The third most-populated community in all of Maryland, Germantown is a thriving locale that acts as home to close to 90,000 residents. Located just a stone's throw from the hub of Washington, DC, this on-the-go hot spot offers much in the way of convenience and potential for those eager to discover a new place to call home in the great state of Maryland.

Why live in Germantown, MD?

Boasting much in the way of cultural excitement and proud heritage, Germantown makes an excellent choice for anyone considering a move to the great state of Maryland. Flush with plenty of retail shopping, area school, and amenities such as restaurants and museums, this thriving township is ideal for anyone working in the Washington, DC area that longs for some smaller city ambiance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Germantown is under $1,644.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in Germantown is The Hamptons at Town Center which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Germantown costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Germantown?

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 66 regular apartments in Germantown 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 Germantown?

Cheap apartments in Germantown have an average cost of $620 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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