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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laurel, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$5,000$1,57517

Cheapest Available Laurel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laurel, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Place Apartment Homes in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $1,283. Fox Rest in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laurel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,283
Fox RestStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Steward Tower ApartmentsSMALL STUDIO EFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,300
Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Middletowne & The DonaMiddletowne StudioStudio,1BA$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel, MD

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Summit at Laurel Park in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Laurel apartment is the The Herrington Model at Emerson at Cherry Lane starting at $2,423 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Oak Crest 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.
The Summit at Laurel Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Emerson at Cherry LaneThe Herrington2BR,2BA$1.92
Briarwood Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.69
Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+Two Bedroom- Accessible2BR,2BA$1.93
Woodland ApartmentsThe Laurel Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.88
Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Laurel PinesB12BR,1BA$1.78
Steward Manor1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Foxfire ApartmentsGlenmore1BR,1BA$1.81
Arden Pointe ApartmentsHenry1BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel

What type of rentals are currently available in Laurel?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Laurel, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,260 to $4,721. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Laurel ranging from $1,000 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Laurel ranges from $1,000 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,934.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Laurel range from $1,625 to $4,721, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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