Cheap Homes for Rent in Potomac, MD from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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property at 4 Monroe St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Monroe St, Unit 1201

4 Monroe St
RockvilleMD20850
property at 4 Monroe St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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4 Monroe St, Unit 1111

4 Monroe St
RockvilleMD20850

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property at 7824 Whiterim Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7824 Whiterim Terrace

PotomacMD20854
property at 4 Monroe St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4 Monroe St, Unit #1108

4 Monroe St
RockvilleMD20850
property at 10300 Westlake Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10300 Westlake Dr

BethesdaMD20817

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property at 7927 Foxcrest Ct

$2,649

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$2,649

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7927 Foxcrest Ct

PotomacMD20854

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Potomac, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Potomac, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Potomac Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carderock$3,200$3,2001

Cheapest Available Potomac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Potomac, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside Landing Apartments in the Tilden Woods neighborhood priced from $961. Bethany House in the Halpine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Potomac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Landing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$961
Bethany HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,135
Woodmont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
MiramontStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
Village Green Condominium1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac area is the $2.19 price per square foot 212 W Montgomery Ave Model at 212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Potomac apartment is the The Pike Model at The Morgan Apartment Homes starting at $2,720 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Halpine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit #2212 W Montgomery Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
The Morgan Apartment HomesThe Pike2BR,2BA$2.30
Rollins Park ApartmentsRedwood - 2x12BR,1BA$2.28
Main StreetB2 502BR,2BA$1.94
The Residences at Congressional VillageBraxton1BR,1BA$2.40
The StoriesIdylwood1BR,1BA$2.42
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$2.39
Parkside Landing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Woodmont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Green Condominium1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac

What type of rentals are currently available in Potomac?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD with pricing that ranges from $730 to $6,000. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potomac ranging from $1,350 to $32,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Potomac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Potomac ranges from $1,350 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,167.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Potomac?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Potomac range from $1,040 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,555 to $5,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,349.

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