Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (20 Rentals)

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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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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd 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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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,336
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Top of the Park3Bedroom 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.15
Prince Georges Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Castle Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$2.49
The EditionPatterson - 1Bed1BR,1BA$2.59
Plaza Towers1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.61
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$2.20
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.06
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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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