Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 15723 Quince Trace Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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15723 Quince Trace Terrace

North PotomacMD20878
property at 22 Solitaire Ct

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

22 Solitaire Ct

GaithersburgMD20878

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Governor Square
$1,624 - $2,611
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 25

Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Brighton Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Village

345 W Side DrGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Camden Shady Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Shady Grove

9709 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850
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Camden Washingtonian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Washingtonian

10201 Washingtonian BlvdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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property at 9701 Fields Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9701 Fields Rd, Unit 1008

9701 Fields Rd
GaithersburgMD20878
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Camden Fallsgrove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Fallsgrove

719 Fallsgrove DrRockville, MD 20850

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property at 510 Diamondback Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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510 Diamondback Dr, Unit 263

510 Diamondback Dr
GaithersburgMD20878

North Potomac, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Potomac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Potomac, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Shady Grove in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood priced from $1,297. Brighton Village in the Quince Orchard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,469. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Potomac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,297
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,469
Village at Gaithersburg2 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply)2BR,1BA$1,699
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$1,748
Axis at Shady GroveAStudio,1BA$1,765
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,784
Rockwell at CrownA011BR,1BA$1,837
Mira Upper Rock2-S2Studio,1BA$1,939
The Villages at DecoverlyApple1BR,1BA$1,977
Mallory Square01S1 & 01S2Studio,1BA$1,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.38 price per square foot E4 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $4,167. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the 2X2 KENDRICK Model at Beacon Place at Kentlands starting at $2,650 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Quince Orchard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Potomac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elms Shady GroveE43BR,2BA$2.38
Beacon Place at Kentlands2X2 KENDRICK2BR,2BA$2.49
Village at Gaithersburg3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply)3BR,1BA$2.17
eaves Washingtonian CenterB12BR,1BA$2.58
The Villages at DecoverlyApple1BR,1BA$2.51
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
MAA FallsgroveTraditional 1x1 674-735 SF1BR,1BA$2.82
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$2.44
Avalon at TravilleA1A1BR,1BA$2.53
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Potomac Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Potomac?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Potomac is at The Flats at Shady Grove listed at $1,651.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Potomac Apartment is $1,469 at Brighton Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Potomac is starting from $1,699 at Village at Gaithersburg.

What is the most affordable North Potomac Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Potomac Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Gaithersburg and starts from $2,099.

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