
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Riverdale area of Riverdale.


Riverdale Village Apartments

The Swift and The Current Apartments

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Atworth

River Crossing

Jefferson Hall

The Current at Riverdale Park

5207 38th Ave

5705 45th Ave
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Prince Georges Apartments

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Garfield Court Apartments

5207 38th Ave

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Castle Manor Apartments

3503 Carnaby St, Unit A4 First Floor

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Landon Court Apartments

Plaza Towers

4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd
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4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

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The Highline

Courtyard Park

Palette at Arts District

6120 41st Ave

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The Six

The Edition

The Bellevue

Canvas
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Lync at Alterra

3825 Hamilton St

3450 Toledo Terrace, Unit 610

5207 38th Ave

6063 Soho Wy

3511 Stella Blue Dr

Oliver Gardens

43rd Flats
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Park Gardens

42ND FLATS

4200 Queensbury Rd

Fountain Park

Hamilton Manor

Hyattsville House Apartments

Top of the Park

4102 Queensbury Rd

5806 42nd Avenue
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The Devon

4111 Nicholson St
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 | $1,801 | $1,191 | $2,255 |
| West Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,341 | $2,552 |
| West Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,524 | $5,352 |
| West Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $2,009 | $6,230 |
| West Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $1,324 | $1,474 |
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There are currently 47 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Georges Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,191 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Fountain Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,431 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| Top of the Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Village Apartments | Three Bedroom/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Top of the Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Fountain Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 Newly Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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