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property at 7902 Garland Ave

$1,275 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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7902 Garland Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912

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property at 1516 Gridley Ln

$1,365 - $2,650

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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1516 Gridley Ln

Silver SpringMD20902

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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. HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville in the Springbrook Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,046. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Blair Park Gardens8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912Studio,1BA$1,070
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,075
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,169
Wayne Manchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,256
Kensington Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,266
Alexander House at Elizabeth Square0BStudio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD

As of January 07, 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 $1,800 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement2929 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
18107 Laytonia Crest Ter, Unit Basement18107 Laytonia Crest Ter2BR,1BA$1.20
Chateau2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
6225 Robinwood Rd, Unit In-Law-Suite6225 Robinwood Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
The Residences at Forest GlenThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
14519 Dowling Dr, Unit Unit 114519 Dowling Dr1BR,1BA$1.44
Sheridan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Willow Manor at Cloppers Mill (Seniors 62+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Fairland CrossingA1 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,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 $1,270.

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 393 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 $240 which is $4,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery County.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!