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405 Armstrong CtLaurel, MD 20707
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Laurel Manor
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Laurel Manor

810 Kay CtLaurel, MD 20707
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704 Gorman AveLaurel, MD 20707
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Park View at Laurel
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Park View at Laurel

9895 Palace Hall DrLaurel, MD 20723
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laurel, MD

Pricing Updated: 03/08/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Maryland City$2,874$1,230283

Cheapest Available Laurel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laurel, MD is a Studio unit found at Fox Rest in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $1,230. Selborne House of Laurel, 62+ Senior Living in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laurel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox RestStudioStudio,1BA$1,230
Selborne House of Laurel, 62+ Senior LivingEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,299
Laurel Manor2BR 1BA - 4862BR,1BA$1,300
Willow Lake Apartment HomesStudio - 632 sqftStudio,1BA$1,302
Park View at Laurel II Senior Apartments 62+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Westgate At Laurel Apartments1 BR 1 BA (425 SQ. FT)1BR,1BA$1,310
Briarwood Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,316
Steward Manor1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,344
Laurel PinesA11BR,1BA$1,355
AvondaleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,358

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel, MD

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel area is the $1.32 price per square foot 8125 Bayou Bend Blvd Model at 8125 Bayou Bend Blvd, Unit Home in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Laurel apartment is the CS Model at Elms at the Refuge starting at $2,766 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Maryland City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8125 Bayou Bend Blvd, Unit Home8125 Bayou Bend Blvd4BR,2.5BA$1.32
Elms at the RefugeCS2BR,2BA$1.93
Tall Oaks Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.86
Briarwood Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.78
Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments3 BR + 1.5 BA Apartment3BR,1.5BA$1.64
Arden Pointe ApartmentsWilliam2BR,1BA$1.50
Emerson at Cherry LaneThe Harriet1BR,1BA$1.89
The Summit at Laurel Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Foxfire ApartmentsGlenmore1BR,1BA$1.85
Park View at Laurel II Senior Apartments 62+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Laurel Overview

Apartments in Laurel, MD, provide residents access to a modern city that is about halfway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Sitting on the banks of the Patuxent River, Laurel is a quiet, suburban like town with much to offer. It is not very large, but it is a city known for its beautiful parks, amenities, and location. For those who want to get away from the busy city life but still be close enough to commute, Laurel works well for this. It is close enough to I-95 to make navigating the entire region rather easy to do.

Why live in Laurel, MD?

There are many reasons to move into the apartments in Laurel, MD. That includes the wide range of amenities available for sports, including hockey, baseball, football, and tennis. The city feels like a historic town with its beautiful architecture, but it is also a very modern place where you can find good access to things like shops and local mom and pop restaurants. Some areas are very walkable, making it easy to get around whether you are walking, on a bike, or in a car. 

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Laurel, MD

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Laurel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laurel is under $1,358.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurel?

The cheapest apartment in Laurel is Fox Rest which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in Laurel costs $2,874.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurel?

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 34 regular apartments in Laurel 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 Laurel?

Cheap apartments in Laurel have an average cost of $163 which is $2,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel.

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