Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lanham Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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Chestnut Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Ridge

6872 Riverdale RdLanham, MD 20706
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Auburn Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Manor

6821 Riverdale RdRiverdale, MD 20737
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Lanham, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lanham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lanham area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Phoenix Apartments priced from $1,231. Emerald Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Lanham apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,231
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,295
The Benjamin at Landover HillsThe Eclipse Affordable1BR,1BA$1,295
Westchester Tower ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,299
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,299
Kings Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,329
Hilltop ApartmentsBunker HillStudio,1BA$1,341
Carleton EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,360
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,386
Gateway Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanham, MD

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lanham area is the $1.78 price per square foot Three Bedrooms and Den Model at Carleton East in the in the Hynesboro neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value Lanham apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at Heritage Square Apartments starting at $1,998 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Hynesboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lanham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carleton EastThree Bedrooms and Den3BR,2BA$1.78
Heritage Square Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.82
The Glendale Residence1B1BR,1BA$1.80
Kings Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Fountain Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Terrace Green2B102BR,2BA$1.69
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Carrollon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Cheverly Station1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lanham, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #11

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Maryland, including Hyattsville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lanham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lanham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lanham is under $1,396.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lanham?

The cheapest apartment in Lanham is The Phoenix Apartments which is listed at $1,228, while the average apartment in Lanham costs $2,393.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lanham?

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 62 regular apartments in Lanham 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 Lanham?

Cheap apartments in Lanham have an average cost of $349 which is $2,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lanham.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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