
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD from $700 (363 Rentals)
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Village Square West Apartments

Northwest Park Apartments

Cypress on Vine

HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville

Montgomery Towers

Enclave Silver Spring
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Bethany House

Cider Mill Apartments

Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court

Gardens of Traville

The Hamptons at Town Center

Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments

Glenmont Forest

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Flower Branch Apartments

Silver Spring House
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8201 Houston Ct

White Oak Towers Apartments

Walker House

Arrive Silver Spring

Battery Park

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Landmark at Glenmont Station

Rock Creek Woods

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The Blairs

Gallery Bethesda II

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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 | $1,837 | $710 | $3,647 |
| Montgomery County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $755 | $5,590 |
| Montgomery County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| Montgomery County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Montgomery County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $2,362 | $3,500 |
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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 The Residences at Forest Glen in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood priced from $776. Bracken Square in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Enclave Silver Spring | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,102 |
| Bethany House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Cider Mill Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Sheridan Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Hamptons at Town Center | Sophistication Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $1.63 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Stewart Town neighborhood starting from $3,290. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hewitt Gardens Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Arcola 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Crossing Townhomes | (End) The Bennet | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.63 |
| Hewitt Gardens Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Fairland Crossing | B7 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Seneca Place | Two Bedroom B2-D | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Centre at Silver Spring | 2x2RM | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Chateau | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Cider Mill Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?
The cheapest apartment in Montgomery County is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, 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 428 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 $314 which is $3,996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery County.
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