Cheap Homes for Rent in Montgomery County, MD from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Montgomery County.

property at 702 Hudson Ave

$680

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$680

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 30

702 Hudson Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912
property at 8114 Pepper Ridge Way

$695

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$695

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$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8114 Pepper Ridge Way

GaithersburgMD20877
property at 5 Whitechurch Ct

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Whitechurch Ct

GermantownMD20874
property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886

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property at 612 Kennebec Ave

$1,466

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$1,466

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$1,466

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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612 Kennebec Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912

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property at 7209 Flower Ave

$1,499 - $1,536

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$1,499 - $1,536

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7209 Flower Ave

Takoma ParkMD20912

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property at 7401 Westlake Terrace

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7401 Westlake Terrace, Unit 610, Unit 610

7401 Westlake Terrace
BethesdaMD20817
property at 8045 Newell St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8045 Newell St, Unit 108, Unit 108

8045 Newell St
Silver SpringMD20910
property at 102 Bullard Cir

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 Bullard Cir

RockvilleMD20850

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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 $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$1,000
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Covenant Village Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,078
Enclave Silver SpringA1Studio,1BA$1,114
Bethany HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,135
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,157
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Potomac Model at The Ivy Rockville in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the (Middle) The Calvert Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes starting at $3,500 with a $1.61 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.
The Ivy RockvilleThe Potomac3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Woodward Crossing Townhomes(Middle) The Calvert4BR,3.5BA$1.61
Hewitt Gardens Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.62
Fairland CrossingB7 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den2BR,2BA$1.48
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
Bradley ViewCall for Future Availability2BR,1BA$1.67
Chateau1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
CHELSEA PARK2x12BR,1BA$1.68
Cider Mill ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County

What type of rentals are currently available in Montgomery County?

There are currently 1070 Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, MD with pricing that ranges from $710 to $12,257. There are also 558 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montgomery County ranging from $680 to $26,500.

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 $680 to $26,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,281.

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 $1,025 to $12,257, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,362.

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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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