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property at 7514 Creighton Dr
$800

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Total Monthly Price$800
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7514 Creighton Dr

College ParkMD20740
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property at 9412 52nd Ave
$820

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Base Rent$820

Total Monthly Price$820
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9412 52nd Ave

College ParkMD20740
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property at 3707 37th Pl
$820

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Base Rent$820

Total Monthly Price$820
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3707 37th Pl, Unit Room C

3707 37th Pl
BrentwoodMD20722
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property at 5700 Vassar Dr
$880

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Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
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5700 Vassar Dr

College ParkMD20740
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property at 5223 Stream Bank Ln
$1,090

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Base Rent$1,090

Total Monthly Price$1,090
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5223 Stream Bank Ln

GreenbeltMD20770
property at 5473 Stream Bank Ln
$1,130

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Base Rent$1,130

Total Monthly Price$1,130
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5473 Stream Bank Ln

GreenbeltMD20770
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property at 6708 Longridge Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6708 Longridge Dr

LanhamMD20706
property at 3704 43rd Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
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3704 43rd Ave

BrentwoodMD20722
property at 5406 85th Ave
$1,585

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Base Rent$1,585

Total Monthly Price$1,585
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5406 85th Ave, Unit 85th Ave Condo

5406 85th Ave
New CarrolltonMD20784

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property at 6011 Emerson St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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6011 Emerson St, Unit #502

6011 Emerson St
BladensburgMD20710
property at 3310 Rutgers St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3310 Rutgers St

HyattsvilleMD20783
property at 5000 Surrey Ln
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5000 Surrey Ln

HyattsvilleMD20784

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Riverdale, MD area range in price from $1,100 to $9,999 with an overall median price of $1,999. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverdale Park$1,999$1,100184

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community in the National Arboretum neighborhood priced from $813. Parkside in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$813
Parkside2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$865
Kent Village1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,153
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4B)4BR,3BA$1,207
Queenstown Apartments1Bed 1Bath Walk in Closet1BR,1BA$1,227
Capitol Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,268
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,268

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD and Nearby

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,209. 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 Park 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.
University View4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 14BR,2BA$0.85
Terrapin RowD34BR,4BA$1.09
Riverdale Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Townhouse Style/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Hub College Park4x2 Lite2BR,2BA$1.24
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Parkside2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$0.93
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.64
Brentwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.61
Ferris ManorOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.64
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 246 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD with pricing that ranges from $200 to $9,999. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $530 to $10,000.

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 $530 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,768.

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 $1,106 to $3,918, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,090 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $200.

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