
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $850 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Riverdale area of Riverdale.


Park Tanglewood

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Atworth

River Crossing

Jefferson Hall

The Current at Riverdale Park

6212 41st Ave, Unit A

Prince Georges Apartments

Plaza Towers

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Castle Manor Apartments
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4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

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Landon Court Apartments

3400 Chester Aly

Courtyard Park

5705 45th Ave

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4300 Clagett Pine Way, Unit Basement Suite

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The Highline

Lync at Alterra

3450 Toledo Terrace
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The Edition

3831 Hamilton St

6120 41st Ave

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4709 Rittenhouse St

Palette at Arts District

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The Six

Canvas

The Bellevue

3839 Hamilton St

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7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1
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5705 36th Ave, Unit #1

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 642

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 246

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 342

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 646

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 542

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 446

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 344

5334 Baltimore Ave, Unit 546

4703 Harvard Rd
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3511 Stella Blue Dr

Oliver Gardens

43RD FLATS

Park Gardens

42nd Flats

4200 Queensbury Rd

Fountain Park

Hamilton Manor

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Top of the Park
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West Riverdale, Riverdale, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Riverdale Studio Apartments | $1,708 | $1,100 | $1,992 |
| West Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,340 | $2,445 |
| West Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $1,550 | $3,312 |
| West Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,725 | $3,414 |
| West Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $1,324 | $1,399 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverdale area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverdale Village Apartments priced from $1,340. Prince Georges Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable West Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,431 |
| Fountain Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,452 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverdale, MD
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Riverdale area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Top of the Park in the in the Hyattsville neighborhood starting from $2,042. The second greatest value West Riverdale apartment is the One Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments starting at $1,340 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the College Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top of the Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Fountain Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 4300 Clagett Pine Way, Unit Basement Suite | 4300 Clagett Pine Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Riverdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Riverdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Riverdale is under $1,520.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverdale is Riverdale Village Apartments which is listed at $1,340, while the average apartment in West Riverdale costs $2,018.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 140 regular apartments in West 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 West Riverdale?
Cheap apartments in West Riverdale have an average cost of $1,169 which is $849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverdale.
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