Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (47 Rentals)

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Atworth
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$1,805 - $3,166
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Atworth

4201 River RdRiverdale, MD 20737
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River Crossing
Studio to 3 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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Landon Court Apartments
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$1,431 - $1,874
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Landon Court Apartments

3601 Gallatin StHyattsville, MD 20782
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The Highline
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$1,639 - $3,070
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The Highline

6445 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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The Six
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$1,698 - $3,039
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The Six

6400 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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43rd Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

43rd Flats

5103 43rd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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42ND FLATS
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42ND FLATS

5700 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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4200 Queensbury Rd
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4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Fountain Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Park

5122 Kenilworth AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3342 Lancer DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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Top of the Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the Park

4009 Gallatin StHyattsville, MD 20781
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4102 Queensbury Rd
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4102 Queensbury Rd

4102 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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5806 42nd Avenue
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5806 42nd Avenue

5806 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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The Devon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Devon

6601 Melville StHyattsville, MD 20782
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4111 Nicholson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4111 Nicholson St

4111 Nicholson StHyattsville, MD 20782

Cheapest Available West Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Riverdale area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Prince Georges Apartments priced from $1,191. Park Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable West Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prince Georges ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,191
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,341
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,381
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,412
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,431
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,486
Top of the Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,582

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverdale, MD

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Riverdale area is the $2.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,478. The second greatest value West Riverdale apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Top of the Park starting at $1,932 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Queens Chapel Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.07
Top of the Park2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$2.04
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x1 Newly Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.57
Plaza TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$2.47
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio ,1BA$2.50
Prince Georges ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56

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 $1,582.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Riverdale is Garfield Court Apartments which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in West Riverdale costs $3,007.

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 106 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 $922 which is $2,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverdale.

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