Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lanham, MD from $800 (76 Rentals)

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Finian's Court Apartments
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$1,325 - $1,725
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Finian's Court Apartments

7742 Finns LnLanham, MD 20706
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Chestnut Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Ridge

6872 Riverdale RdLanham, MD 20706
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Del Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Vista Apartments

5618 Whitfield Chapel RdLanham, MD 20706
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Terrace Green
$1,282 - $1,948
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Terrace Green

5300 Hamilton StHyattsville, MD 20781
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Margaux
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$1,451 - $3,008
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Margaux

4050 Garden City DrHyattsville, MD 20785
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Lanham, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lanham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lanham, MD is a Studio unit found at Westchester Tower Apartments in the Whitehouse neighborhood priced from $1,181. Park Tanglewood in the College Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lanham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westchester Tower ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,181
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Kent Village1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,206
Emerald ApartmentsGarnet1BR,1BA$1,230
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
The Benjamin at Landover HillsThe Eclipse Affordable1BR,1BA$1,295
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,299
Carrollon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanham, MD

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lanham area is the $1.77 price per square foot Three Bedrooms and Den Model at Carleton East in the in the Hynesboro neighborhood starting from $2,346. The second greatest value Lanham apartment is the 2Bedroom 1BA Duplex Model at Wildercroft Terrace starting at $1,852 with a $1.78 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$1.77
Wildercroft Terrace2Bedroom 1BA Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Columbia Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Lansdowne Village Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Carrollon Manor Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
6135 84th Ave, Unit 61356135 84th Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1.78
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lanham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lanham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lanham is at Westchester Tower Apartments listed at $1,181.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lanham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lanham Apartment is $1,206 at Kent Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lanham is starting from $1,429 at Kent Village.

What is the most affordable Lanham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lanham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Apartments and starts from $1,664.

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