Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverdale, MD from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 6212 41st Ave

$725 - $795

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$725 - $795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6212 41st Ave

HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 7514 Creighton Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7514 Creighton Dr

College ParkMD20740
property at 5006 Cherokee St

$810 - $1,000

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$810 - $1,000

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$810 - $1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5006 Cherokee St

College ParkMD20740
property at 3707 37th Pl

$820

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$820

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$820

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

3707 37th Pl
BrentwoodMD20722
property at 9412 52nd Ave

$890

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$890

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$890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

9412 52nd Ave, Unit D

9412 52nd Ave
College ParkMD20740

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property at 7605 Wellesley Dr

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7605 Wellesley Dr

College ParkMD20740
property at 751X Hopkins Ave

$750 - $1,000

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751X Hopkins Ave

College ParkMD20740

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property at 5423 Stream Bank Ln

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5423 Stream Bank Ln

GreenbeltMD20770

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property at 7505 Riverdale Rd

$1,499

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$1,499

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7505 Riverdale Rd, Unit 2034

7505 Riverdale Rd
New CarrolltonMD20784
property at 6935 Riverdale Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6935 Riverdale Rd

LanhamMD20706
property at 5804 Berwyn Rd

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5804 Berwyn Rd

Berwyn HeightsMD20740

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Riverdale, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2026

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$10,375$1,200178

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside in the Whitehouse neighborhood priced from $850. Prince Georges Apartments in the Kirkwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,191. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$850
Prince Georges ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,191
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Kirkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,248
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,249
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Emerald ApartmentsGarnet1BR,1BA$1,255
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,277
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD and Nearby

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4x3.5 TH C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,369 with a $1.09 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.
Hub College Park4x3.5 TH C4BR,3.5BA$0.98
Terrapin RowD34BR,4BA$1.09
University View4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 14BR,2BA$1.00
Parkside2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.69
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.43
Autumn WoodsOak2BR,1BA$1.62
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD with pricing that ranges from $850 to $12,750. There are also 267 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $600 to $17,500.

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 $600 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,703.

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 $1,279 to $6,228, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $909.

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