
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD from $600 with Washer/Dryer (42 Rentals)
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Riverdale Village Apartments

New Carrollton Woods

8702 35th Ave

6212 41st Ave

6703 41st Ave

7514 Creighton Dr

5006 Cherokee St
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3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

4815 Delaware St

9412 52nd Ave, Unit D

5207 38th Ave

4814 Fox St

7605 Wellesley Dr

5116 Kenesaw St

6319 Jason St
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Hilltop Apartments

7810 Somerset Ct

5705 45th Ave

5423 Stream Bank Ln

The Phoenix Apartments

The Benjamin at Landover Hills

5201 Quincy St

Kent Village
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6035 Naval Ave

3503 Carnaby St, Unit A4 First Floor

Franklin Park At Greenbelt Station

Parke Cheverly

Arbor College Park

Calvert Hall Apartments

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The Highline

Kings Park Plaza Apartment Homes
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The Remy

5804 Berwyn Rd

Chesapeake Landing

Palette at Arts District

Lerner University Square

The Hanover Apartments

4519 32nd St

Bladensburg Commons
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Mode at Hyattsville

2518 Kent Village Dr
Riverdale, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $604 | $2,190 |
| Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,050 | $9,999 |
| Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $850 | $5,353 |
| Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,279 | $6,230 |
| Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $909 | $3,922 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Read ArticleRent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students
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Read ArticleReal Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,288.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is North Pointe which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $10,375.
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 46 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 $858 which is $9,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.