
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD from $700 (399 Rentals)
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Main Street

Bracken Square

Cypress on Vine

913 Hillside Lake Terrace

Willow Manor at Cloppers Mill (Seniors 62+)

HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville

Blair Park Gardens

Gardens of Traville

Montgomery Towers
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Cider Mill Apartments

8310 Garland Ave

311 Domer Ave

Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments

Flower Branch Apartments

Enclave Silver Spring

8318 Roanoke Ave

Silver Spring Towers

1516 Gridley Ln

Kensington Gardens
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Londonderry Apartments

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments

Windsor Court and Tower

Silver Spring House

The Flats at Columbia Pike

304 Anderson Ave

Foxhall Apartments

111 Lee Ave

Falkland Chase
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Fairland Crossing

625 Houston Ave, Unit 1

Rock Creek Woods

White Oak Towers Apartments

Gallery Bethesda II

Pointe View at Aspen Hill - 62 years +

Glenmont Forest

Montgomery White Oak Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

The Louise on Western
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Gallery Bethesda I

Landmark at Glenmont Station

Chateau

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816 Greenwood Cir

812 Greenwood Cir

8401 Greenwood Ave

Bell at the Pike

8800 Plymouth St
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Montgomery County, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montgomery County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $705 | $2,849 |
| Montgomery County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $755 | $5,523 |
| Montgomery County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $890 | $9,185 |
| Montgomery County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $833 | $10,000+ |
| Montgomery County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $2,362 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Montgomery County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery County, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Bracken Square in the Kilmarock neighborhood priced from $800. Cypress on Vine in the North Takoma Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Cider Mill Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Flower Branch Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Enclave Silver Spring | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Whetstone Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter Model at 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter, Unit Basement starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Stewart Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement | 2929 Stanton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter, Unit Basement | 18107 Laytonia Crest Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Fairland Crossing | C1 - 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Chateau | 2Bedroom 2Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Village Square Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 6225 Robinwood Rd, Unit In-Law-Suite | 6225 Robinwood Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 14519 Dowling Dr, Unit 1 | 14519 Dowling Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Sheridan Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Willow Manor at Cloppers Mill (Seniors 62+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Cider Mill Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery County is under $1,266.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?
The cheapest apartment in Montgomery County is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Montgomery County costs $4,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery County?
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 391 regular apartments in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County?
Cheap apartments in Montgomery County have an average cost of $253 which is $4,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery County.
Expert Rental Resources
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