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Governor Square
$1,674 - $2,611
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Governor Square

409 Muddy Branch RdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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$2,600

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16 Mateus Way

GaithersburgMD20878

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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
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Camden Shady Grove

9709 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850
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Camden Washingtonian
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Camden Washingtonian

10201 Washingtonian BlvdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Camden Fallsgrove
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Camden Fallsgrove

719 Fallsgrove DrRockville, MD 20850

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$2,550

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1001 Gaither Rd, Unit I, Unit I

1001 Gaither Rd
RockvilleMD20850

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 $1,474. Brighton Village in the Quince Orchard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,519. 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$1,474
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,519
Village at Gaithersburg2 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply)2BR,1BA$1,699
Cadence at CrownSymphonyStudio,1BA$1,721
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,784
The Villages at DecoverlyBlue Bell-PHU-Income Based Apt.2BR,1BA$1,806
Mallory Square01S1 & 01S2Studio,1BA$1,821
Bell Shady GroveS1CStudio,1BA$1,826
Axis at Shady GroveAStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.30 price per square foot E5 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $3,478. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the 2X2 KENDRICK Model at Beacon Place at Kentlands starting at $2,100 with a $1.97 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 GroveE53BR,2BA$2.30
Beacon Place at Kentlands2X2 KENDRICK2BR,2BA$1.97
The Villages at DecoverlyBirch2BR,2BA$2.39
Village at Gaithersburg3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply)3BR,1BA$2.17
2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 12317 Glenmore Terrace1BR,1BA$2.06
Governor Square1Bx1FA1BR,1BA$2.25
Sawyer FlatsBirch1BR,1BA$2.38
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
MAA FallsgroveTraditional 1x1 674-735 SF1BR,1BA$2.71
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 Cadence at Crown listed at $1,721.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Potomac Apartment is $1,474 at The Flats at Shady Grove.

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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