
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Riverdale area of Riverdale.


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Oak Ridge Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

River Crossing

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The Current at Riverdale Park

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Terrace Green

The Benjamin at Landover Hills

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Plaza Towers

Kent Village

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Margaux

Cheverly Station

Park View at Bladensburg - 55+

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The Highline
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The Remy

Chestnut Ridge

Capital View
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East Riverdale, Riverdale, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverdale Studio Apartments | $1,742 | $1,052 | $2,280 |
| East Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,159 | $2,686 |
| East Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,185 | $3,883 |
| East Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,728 | $4,530 |
| East Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,324 | $2,150 |
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Cheapest Available East Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverdale area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Phoenix Apartments priced from $1,159. Emerald Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable East Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Westchester Towers | A1 FR | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Parkview Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Capitol Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| The Benjamin at Landover Hills | The Eclipse Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Autumn Woods | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Kent Village | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverdale, MD
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverdale area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the Whitehouse neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value East Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Kenilworth Towers Apartments starting at $1,858 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Riverdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University View | 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Wildercroft Terrace | 2Bedroom 1BA Duplex | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Overland Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Carrollon Manor Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | One Bedroom with Den/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Kings Square Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Park View at Bladensburg - 55+ | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Riverdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverdale is under $1,307.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverdale is The Phoenix Apartments which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in East Riverdale costs $2,417.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 246 regular apartments in East 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 East Riverdale?
Cheap apartments in East Riverdale have an average cost of $757 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverdale.
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