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Riverdale, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$10,100$949235

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at East Pines Terrace Apartments in the Lanham neighborhood priced from $950. Emerald Apartments in the Lanham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Emerald ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$1,055
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4A)4BR,3BA$1,114
Glenarden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Greenbelt PropertiesBasic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Riverdale apartment is the D5 Model at Union on Knox starting at $1,525 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates 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.
Autumn WoodsSassafras3BR,2BA$1.63
Union on KnoxD54BR,4BA$1.18
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Highview Terrace2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
The Varsity Maryland2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A)2BR,2BA$1.75
Ferris ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
The Lawrence ApartmentsLawrence 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD with pricing that ranges from $949 to $12,500. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $560 to $13,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverdale ranges from $560 to $13,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,780.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverdale range from $1,199 to $6,490, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,089.

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