Cheap Apartments for Rent in Germantown, MD from $700 (39 Rentals)

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property at 12700 Found Stone Rd

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12700 Found Stone Rd

GermantownMD20876
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Avana Northlake
$1,542 - $2,094
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Avana Northlake

12622 Grey Eagle CtGermantown, MD 20874
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Milestone Apartment Homes
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$1,594 - $3,022
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Milestone Apartment Homes

12526 Great Park CirGermantown, MD 20876
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Cherry Knoll
$1,640 - $2,927
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Cherry Knoll

18832 Bent Willow CirGermantown, MD 20874
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Avana Oak Mill
$1,644 - $2,036
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Avana Oak Mill

20010 Frederick RdGermantown, MD 20876
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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 22 Solitaire Ct

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Solitaire Ct

GaithersburgMD20878
property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886

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Dalamar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dalamar Apartments

18 Dalamar StGaithersburg, 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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Forest Oak Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Towers

101 Odendhal AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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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: 06/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Germantown, 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 Germantown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Darnestown$2,000$2,0001
Orchard Run$2,702$1,164129

Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Germantown, MD is a Studio unit found at Walker House in the Orchard Run neighborhood priced from $1,035. Cider Mill Apartments in the Orchard Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walker HouseS1Studio,1BA$1,035
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,164
The Hamptons at Town CenterSophistication Affordable1BR,1BA$1,199
Gateway at GaithersburgA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,309
Stonecreek Club ApartmentsBradford1BR,1BA$1,432
Whetstone ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,475
Hadley GermantownAscot - A1A1BR,1BA$1,519
Seneca Club Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,588
Milestone Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$1,594
Heritage at Waters Landing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, MD

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $2.02 price per square foot C1: 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Gateway at Gaithersburg in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $2,523. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the Two Bedroom B2-D Model at Seneca Place starting at $1,999 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Summerfield Crossing neighborhood. 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.
Gateway at GaithersburgC1: 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.02
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.66
13103 Millhaven Pl, Unit APT E13103 Millhaven Pl2BR,2BA$1.68
Ashmore at Germantown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Hadley GermantownChase - B2A2BR,2BA$1.98
Willow Manor at Cabin Branch (Senior 62+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.98
Breckenridge CondominiumsBarton2BR,1BA$1.98
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedrooom- One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Cherry KnollA1BR - 827 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.98
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $1,630.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in Germantown is Cider Mill Apartments which is listed at $1,164, while the average apartment in Germantown costs $2,351.

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 43 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 $659 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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