
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Riverdale area of Riverdale.


Park Tanglewood

Parkview Gardens Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

The Current and Swift Apartments at Riverdale

Oak Ridge Apartments

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Atworth

5602 62nd ave

River Crossing

East Pines Terrace Apartments
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Jefferson Hall

The Current at Riverdale Park

Wildercroft Terrace

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New Carrollton Woods

Auburn Manor

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Westchester Tower Apartments

Kent Village
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The Phoenix Apartments

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Terrace Green

The Benjamin at Landover Hills

Kenilworth Towers Apartments

Plaza Towers

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Castle Manor Apartments

Cheverly Station

Park View at Bladensburg - 55+

Kings Square Apartments

University Gardens
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Heritage Square Apartments

Courtyard Park

Gateway Gardens

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Cheverly Crossing Apartments

Carrollon Manor Apartments

Autumn Woods

6000 67th Ave

Arbor College Park

Fletcher's Field Apartments

Calvert Hall Apartments
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The Remy

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The Highline

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

6011 Emerson St, Unit #502

Domain College Park

Chesapeake Landing

Palette at Arts District

The Hanover Apartments

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Margaux

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The Six
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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 | $1,729 | $1,052 | $2,221 |
| East Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,205 | $2,740 |
| East Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,185 | $3,517 |
| East Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,460 | $3,658 |
| East Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,310 | $2,270 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD.
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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 Studio unit found at Westchester Tower Apartments priced from $1,199. Park Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable East Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Tower Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Kent Village | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Parkview Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Emerald Apartments | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| The Benjamin at Landover Hills | The Eclipse Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Bladensburg Commons | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| The Current and Swift Apartments at Riverdale | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverdale, MD
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverdale area is the $1.04 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value East Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Overland Gardens starting at $1,786 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates 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 | $1.04 |
| Overland Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Wildercroft Terrace | 2Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Autumn Woods | Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Cheverly Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Heritage Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Fletcher's Field Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Park View at Bladensburg - 55+ | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Terrace Green | 1B10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Kenilworth Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Riverdale, Riverdale, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in East Riverdale, Riverdale, MD
Beacon Heights Elementary
William Wirt Middle
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverdale is Kent Village which is listed at $1,205, while the average apartment in East Riverdale costs $2,107.
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 298 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 $852 which is $1,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverdale.
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