Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MD from $1,470 (39 Rentals)

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Ascend Pinegrove
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$2,010 - $3,160
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Ascend Pinegrove

10263 Pine PlLa Plata, MD 20646
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145 Quailwood Pky
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145 Quailwood Pky

145 Quailwood PkyLa Plata, MD 20646
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

6014 Washington AveLa Plata, MD 20646

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Wakefield Terrace
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$1,795 - $3,232
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Wakefield Terrace

2001 Amber Leaf PlWaldorf, MD 20602
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$1,905

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6057 Sirenia Pl

WaldorfMD20603
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Brandywine Green
$1,959 - $2,679
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Brandywine Green

15135 Mattawoman DrBrandywine, MD 20613
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Alexan Brandywine
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$2,165 - $2,860
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Alexan Brandywine

7821 Matapeake Business DrBrandywine, MD 20613
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Spark Waldorf
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spark Waldorf

3001 Hollins LnWaldorf, MD 20601
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La Plata, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Plata, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La Plata, MD area range in price from $1,875 to $3,565 with an overall median price of $2,645. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La Plata Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Run$2,645$1,87514

Cheapest Available La Plata Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Plata, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Fort Washington Manor 62+ in the Rose Valley neighborhood priced from $1,470. Victoria Park Jaycees Senior Apartments in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Plata apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fort Washington Manor 62+The York1BR,1BA$1,470
Victoria Park Jaycees Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and Half Bath2BR,1BA$1,487
Crossland ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,516
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,534
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,565
Spark WaldorfBrighten2BR,1BA$1,603
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Heron1BR,1BA$1,676
The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included*Bungalow3BR,1BA$1,686

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MD

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Plata area is the $1.59 price per square foot TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value La Plata apartment is the Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) Model at EVOLV at Stonehaven starting at $2,995 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Wooded Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Plata apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.59
EVOLV at StonehavenTydings II Townhome (With Garage)3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Sunstone GroveStarling3BR,2.5BA$1.89
The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included*Bungalow3BR,1BA$1.38
Smallwood GardensC13BR,1BA$1.79
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.83
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.76
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
Gleneagles ApartmentsThe Augusta1BR,1BA$1.91
Victoria Park Jaycees Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Plata Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment is $1,470 at Fort Washington Manor 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Plata Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Plata is starting from $1,487 at Victoria Park Jaycees Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable La Plata Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Plata Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included* and starts from $1,686.

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