
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Riverdale area of Riverdale.


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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 | $1,749 | $1,300 | $2,089 |
| West Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $1,269 | $2,505 |
| West Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,475 | $3,182 |
| West Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $2,009 | $3,320 |
| West Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,324 | $1,474 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 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 Prince Georges Apartments priced from $1,269. Park Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable West Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Georges Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverdale, MD
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Riverdale area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3Bedroom 1.5BA Model at Top of the Park in the in the Queens Chapel Manor neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value West Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Prince Georges Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Kirkwood 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 | 3Bedroom 1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Prince Georges Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Castle Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Edition | Patterson - 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Landon Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fountain Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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 $1,482.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in West Riverdale is Prince Georges Apartments which is listed at $1,269, while the average apartment in West Riverdale costs $3,077.
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 103 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 $851 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverdale.
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