
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD from $813 (160 Rentals)
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Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community

9412 52nd Ave

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5473 Stream Bank Ln

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6205 Quebec Pl

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4004 36th St

Belcrest Plaza

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Gateway Gardens

4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

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Riverdale, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Riverdale Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,052 | $3,247 |
| Cheap Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $813 | $9,999 |
| Cheap Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $865 | $3,872 |
| Cheap Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,099 | $3,918 |
| Cheap Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $200 | $4,763 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Riverdale, MD area range in price from $1,100 to $9,999 with an overall median price of $2,034. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverdale Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Park | $2,034 | $1,100 | 183 |
Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the National Arboretum neighborhood priced from $813. Parkside in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| Parkside | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $865 |
| The Varsity Maryland | 4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4B) | 4BR,3BA | $1,200 |
| North Pointe | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Kent Village | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Queenstown Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath Walk in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Cheverly Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom & Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,369 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University View | 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | Two Bedroom/Townhouse Style/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Hub College Park | 4x2 Lite | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Parkside | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Varsity Maryland | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverdale is under $1,277.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community which is listed at $813, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $2,034.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverdale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Riverdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverdale?
Cheap apartments in Riverdale have an average cost of $730 which is $1,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.
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