
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Laurel, MD from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
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Briarwood Place Apartment Homes

Fox Rest

Steward Tower Apartments

Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+

Middletowne & The Dona

Steward Manor
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Laurel Pines

Foxfire Apartments

Arden Pointe Apartments

Summerlyn Apartments

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Cherry Branch Townhomes

Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments

Emerson at Cherry Lane

The Views at Laurel Lakes

14111 William St

Dona
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Laurel Park & Laurelton Court

Laurelton Court

Laurel Lakes Apartments 55+

14032 Vista Dr, Unit 75C

14063 Vista Dr
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Oak Crest, Laurel, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $1,237 | $2,509 |
| Oak Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,200 | $2,693 |
| Oak Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,363 | $3,032 |
| Oak Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,625 | $3,144 |
| Oak Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Laurel, MD.
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Cheapest Available Oak Crest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Crest area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarwood Place Apartment Homes priced from $1,200. Fox Rest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,237. Here are the most affordable Oak Crest apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Fox Rest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
| Steward Tower Apartments | SMALL STUDIO EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Middletowne & The Dona | The Dona Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Steward Manor | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Laurel Park & Laurelton Court | Laurel Park 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Willow Lake Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 732 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
| Laurel Pines | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, MD
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Crest area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Steward Manor in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Oak Crest apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Manor | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Emerson at Cherry Lane | The Gambril | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Laurel Pines | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Briarwood Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Cherry Branch Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Arden Pointe Apartments | Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Summerlyn Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Crest, Laurel, MD
Oaklands Elementary
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Crest is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Crest is Briarwood Place Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Oak Crest costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Crest?
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 53 regular apartments in Oak Crest 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 Oak Crest?
Cheap apartments in Oak Crest have an average cost of $201 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Crest.
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