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North Creek Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Creek Run

200 Stoney Run Creek RdNorth East, MD 21901
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Beacon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Apartments

1 Hatteras CtNorth East, MD 21901
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North East, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North East, MD is a 4 Beds unit found at Rittenhouse Station priced from $799. Meadows at Elk Creek in the Patriots Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North East apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rittenhouse Station4 TOWN B4BR,2BA$799
Meadows at Elk CreekBohemia2BR,1BA$1,150
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1,189
Beacon Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,245
Maple Heights2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,275
Pine Hill Apartments1 Bedroom - Remodeled1BR,1BA$1,299
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Spring CrossingSoho1BR,1BA$1,375
Elk Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Coopers Place1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, MD and Nearby

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2BD Model at The Reserve at Becks Pond in the in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value North East apartment is the 2x2 Model at Rittenhouse Station starting at $750 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for North East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Becks Pond2BD2BR,2BA$1.75
Rittenhouse Station2x22BR,2BA$0.71
Meadows at Elk CreekSusquehanna2BR,2BA$1.75
Maple Heights2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Hidden Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.68
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Beacon Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Pine Hill Apartments1 Bedroom - Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.73
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North East Apartment is $1,189 at Elkton Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North East is starting from $1,150 at Meadows at Elk Creek.

What is the most affordable North East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Heights and starts from $1,500.

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