Cheap Homes for Rent in Montgomery County, MD from $690 (81 Rentals)

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property at 702 Hudson Ave
$690

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$690

Total Monthly Price$690
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

702 Hudson Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912
property at 7827 Muncaster Mill Rd
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

7827 Muncaster Mill Rd

GaithersburgMD20877

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property at 4604 N Park Ave
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

4604 N Park Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815
property at 5406 Shoemaker Farm Ln
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

5406 Shoemaker Farm Ln

Chevy ChaseMD20815

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property at 8401 Greenwood Ave
$1,175 - $1,375
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

8401 Greenwood Ave

Silver SpringMD20912
property at 19628 Club Lake Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 5
Furnished

19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886
  • Smoke Free
property at 2005 Henson Norris St
$1,248

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,248

Total Monthly Price$1,248
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Dec 5
Furnished

2005 Henson Norris St

RockvilleMD20850
  • Smoke Free
property at 225 Kepler Dr
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

225 Kepler Dr

GaithersburgMD20878
property at 13421 Rising Sun Ln
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

13421 Rising Sun Ln

GermantownMD20874

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property at 19031 Stedwick Dr
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

19031 Stedwick Dr

GaithersburgMD20886
property at 8800 Plymouth St
$1,375 - $1,650
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

8800 Plymouth St

Silver SpringMD20901
property at 10201 Grosvenor Pl
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

10201 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 1204a

10201 Grosvenor Pl
RockvilleMD20852
  • Smoke Free
property at 4104 Swiss Stone Dr
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

4104 Swiss Stone Dr

BurtonsvilleMD20866

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property at 13114 Fernedge Rd
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

13114 Fernedge Rd, Unit 0

13114 Fernedge Rd
Silver SpringMD20906
  • Smoke Free
property at 5500 Friendship Blvd
$1,475

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5500 Friendship Blvd, Unit 924

5500 Friendship Blvd
Chevy ChaseMD20815
  • Smoke Free
property at 9409 Thornedike Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

9409 Thornedike Dr

GaithersburgMD20882

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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 Forest Glen neighborhood priced from $776. Park Montgomery West in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $876. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$876
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$917
Enclave Silver SpringA2Studio,1BA$998
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Bethany HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,135
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
8401 Greenwood Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $0.98 price per square foot 13704 Old Columbia Pike Model at 13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level in the in the Springbrook Manor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the 9317 Severn Ter Model at 9317 Severn Ter, Unit Basement starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 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.
13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level13704 Old Columbia Pike3BR,1BA$0.98
9317 Severn Ter, Unit Basement9317 Severn Ter1BR,1BA$1.10
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.71
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
Ashmore at Germantown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.47
Flower Branch Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County

What type of rentals are currently available in Montgomery County?

There are currently 1071 Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD with pricing that ranges from $712 to $12,256. There are also 767 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montgomery County ranging from $690 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Montgomery County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Montgomery County ranges from $690 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,573.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Montgomery County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Montgomery County range from $712 to $12,256, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,196.

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