Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD from $800 (89 Rentals)

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River Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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Jefferson Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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Eastdale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastdale Apartments

6015-6021 67th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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New Carrollton Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Carrollton Woods

6285 Fernwood TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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Auburn Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Manor

6821 Riverdale RdRiverdale, MD 20737
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4835 Indian Ln

College ParkMD20740

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Riverdale, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD

Pricing Updated: 01/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Riverdale, 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 Riverdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverdale Park$7,700$1,195219

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Phoenix Apartments in the East Riverdale neighborhood priced from $1,145. The Varsity Maryland in the Whitehouse neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,145
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4B)4BR,3BA$1,160
Kent Village1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Queenstown Apartments1Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet1BR,1BA$1,227
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,288
Emerald ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$1,291
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4x3.5 TH C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 Model at University View starting at $1,149 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Whitehouse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub College Park4x3.5 TH C4BR,3.5BA$0.98
University View4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 14BR,2BA$0.94
Heritage Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Prince Georges Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
Kings Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.75
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Ferris ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?

The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is The Phoenix Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $7,700.

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 72 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 $984 which is $6,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.

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