
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Laurel, MD from $1,119 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Crest area of Laurel.


Fox Rest

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Laurel Pines

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Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments

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14119 Bowsprit Ln

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Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+

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Deerfield Run & Village Square North

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Laurel Lakes Apartments 55+

14055 Vista Dr, Unit 150

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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 | $1,433 | $1,175 | $2,509 |
| Oak Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,348 | $2,544 |
| Oak Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $1,507 | $2,722 |
| Oak Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,625 | $3,077 |
| Oak Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 31 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 Studio unit found at Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ priced from $1,170. Fox Rest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Oak Crest apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| Fox Rest | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Laurel Manor | 1BR 1BA - 457 | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Middletowne & The Dona | Middletowne Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
| Laurel Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Steward Tower Apartments | SMALL STUDIO EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Laurel Park & Laurelton Court | Laurel Park 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,388 |
| Steward Manor | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
| Laurelton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,428 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, MD
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Crest area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,598. The second greatest value Oak Crest apartment is the Two Bedroom- Accessible Model at Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ starting at $1,834 with a $1.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Park View at Laurel II – Senior Apartments 62+ | Two Bedroom- Accessible | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Emerson at Cherry Lane | The Gambril | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Spring House Apartments | One Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Steward Manor | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Briarwood Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Arden Pointe Apartments | Noah | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Cherry Branch Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Summerlyn Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Crest, Laurel, MD
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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 $1,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Crest is Laurel Manor which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Oak Crest costs $1,731.
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 1 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 $137 which is $1,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Crest.
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