Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $900 (32 Rentals)

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River Crossing
1 to 2 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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Chestnut Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Ridge

6872 Riverdale RdLanham, MD 20706
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Capital View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital View

4301-4317 57th AveBladensburg, MD 20710
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Fountain Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Park

5122 Kenilworth AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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East Riverdale, Riverdale, MD Local Guide

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 East Pines Terrace Apartments priced from $950. Park Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $967. Here are the most affordable East Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Park Tanglewood1B1B1BR,1BA$967
Emerald ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$1,055
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,248
Cheverly Station1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,255
Capitol Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Hilltop ApartmentsCalvary Hill1BR,1BA$1,299
Oak Ridge ApartmentsStyle 31BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverdale, MD

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverdale area is the $1.63 price per square foot Sassafras Model at Autumn Woods in the in the Lanham neighborhood starting from $2,241. The second greatest value East Riverdale apartment is the Three Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments starting at $2,178 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Lanham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Autumn WoodsSassafras3BR,2BA$1.63
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.82
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Townhouse Style/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Carrollon Manor Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Fountain Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1.86
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Riverdale, Riverdale, MD

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Among neighborhoods in Riverdale, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the East Riverdale Neighborhood in Riverdale, MD

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 $1,330.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverdale?

The cheapest apartment in East Riverdale is East Pines Terrace Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in East Riverdale costs $3,295.

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 107 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 $579 which is $2,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverdale.

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