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property at 6708 Longridge Dr

$1,400

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6708 Longridge Dr

LanhamMD20706

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Cheapest Available Lanham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lanham, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Apartments in the East Riverdale neighborhood priced from $1,108. Cheverly Station in the West Lanham Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lanham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,108
Cheverly Station1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,249
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,263
Pleasant Homes2 Bedroom (C)2BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lanham, MD

As of July 27, 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 3 BDRM Model at Cheverly Station starting at $1,959 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the West Lanham Hills 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
Cheverly Station3 BDRM3BR,1.5BA$1.78
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
The Glendale Residence2H ADA2BR,2BA$1.84
Lerner University SquareMaryland - Study1BR,1BA$1.83
Cheverly Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Park View at Bladensburg - 55+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Carrollon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanham

What type of rentals are currently available in Lanham?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Lanham, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,052 to $5,733. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lanham ranging from $560 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lanham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lanham ranges from $560 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,893.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lanham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lanham range from $1,460 to $5,733, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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