
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Laurel Neighborhood of Laurel, MD from $1,100 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Laurel area of Laurel.


8205 Londonderry Ct

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

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Arden Pointe Apartments

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Avondale

Summerlyn Apartments
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Woodland Apartments

7615 Colony Ave

Villages at Montpelier Apartment Homes

Cherry Branch Townhomes

Crestleigh Apartments

Emerson at Cherry Lane

Evergreens at Laurel

The Views at Laurel Lakes
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14111 William St

Spring House Apartments

Evolution At Towne Centre

Aventura at Contee Crossing

Dona

Deerfield Run & Village Square North

Laurel Lakes Apartments 55+

14032 Vista Dr, Unit 75C
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11601 Lighthouse Dr

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South Laurel, Laurel, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Laurel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $1,237 | $2,509 |
| South Laurel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,200 | $2,693 |
| South Laurel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,363 | $3,032 |
| South Laurel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,625 | $3,489 |
| South Laurel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Laurel Neighborhood of Laurel, MD.
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Cheapest Available South Laurel Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Laurel 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 South Laurel 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 |
| 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 |
| Willow Lake Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 732 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Laurel Pines | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Parke Laurel Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 682 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,388 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Arden Pointe Apartments | Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Laurel, MD
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Laurel area is the $1.74 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Briarwood Place Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $2,076. The second greatest value South Laurel apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Steward Manor starting at $1,715 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Laurel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Place Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Steward Manor | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Woodland Apartments | The Laurel Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Deerfield Run & Village Square North Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Laurel Pines | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Foxfire Apartments | Glenmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Cherry Branch Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Arden Pointe Apartments | Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Willow Lake Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 732 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| SouthRidge | The Patuxent | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Laurel, Laurel, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Laurel, Laurel, MD
Deerfield Run Elementary
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Laurel Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Laurel?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Laurel is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Laurel?
The cheapest apartment in South Laurel is Briarwood Place Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Laurel costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 49 regular apartments in South 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 South Laurel?
Cheap apartments in South Laurel have an average cost of $149 which is $2,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Laurel.
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