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$1,249 - $1,695

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8505 Flower Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912

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625 Houston Ave, Unit 1
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625 Houston AveTakoma Park, MD 20912
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Cheapest Available Montgomery County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery County, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside Landing Apartments in the Tilden Woods neighborhood priced from $961. Cypress on Vine in the North Takoma Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$961
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$1,000
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Flower Branch Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,048
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Enclave Silver SpringA1Studio,1BA$1,062
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1,098
Bethany HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,135
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 10118 Model at Avenel Gardens in the in the Northwest Park neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the 13704 Old Columbia Pike Model at 13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Springbrook Manor 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.
Avenel Gardens101183BR,3BA$1.25
13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level13704 Old Columbia Pike3BR,1BA$1.10
White Oak Towers Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Country Place2 Bed 2 Bath with Alcove2BR,2BA$1.58
Ashmore at Germantown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
National Park Seminary Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Greenhills Townhomes & ApartmentsOakley 2 BR 1BA APT2BR,1BA$1.59
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43
Flower Branch Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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 $1,164.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery County is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Montgomery County costs $3,300.

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 380 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 $271 which is $3,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.