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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Potomac, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Potomac, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

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$8,900$6,3503

Cheapest Available Potomac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Potomac, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens of Traville in the Quince Orchard neighborhood priced from $1,389. Residences on the Lane - 62+ in the Halpine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Potomac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,389
Residences on the Lane - 62+1F1BR,1BA$1,517
Woodmont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,585
Parkside Landing1BR 1BA 60%1BR,1BA$1,628
The Fields of RockvilleB52BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac area is the $2.34 price per square foot C1 Model at Main Street in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Potomac apartment is the The Georgetown Model at The Morgan Apartment Homes starting at $3,328 with a $2.55 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.
Main StreetC13BR,2BA$2.34
The Morgan Apartment HomesThe Georgetown2BR,2BA$2.55
212 Reading Ave, Unit 2212 Reading Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
Woodmont Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,2BA$2.06
The Met RockvilleC31BR,1BA$2.53
218 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 3218 W Montgomery Ave1BR,1BA$2.18
Residences on the Lane - 62+1D - w/Den Affordable (income guidelines appl1BR,1BA$2.53
The Residences at Congressional VillageBraxton1BR,1BA$2.61
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$2.39
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac

What type of rentals are currently available in Potomac?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Potomac, MD with pricing that ranges from $710 to $6,116. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potomac ranging from $875 to $29,000.

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 $875 to $29,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,287.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.