Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, MD from $800 (40 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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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6049 Beake St

HyattsvilleMD20782

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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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$1,578 - $2,949
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The Highline

6445 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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$1,695 - $1,750

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6120 41st Ave

HyattsvilleMD20782
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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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Fountain Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Park

5122 Kenilworth 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3342 Lancer DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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4102 Queensbury Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4102 Queensbury Rd

4102 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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5806 42nd Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

5806 42nd Avenue

5806 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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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 Park Tanglewood priced from $1,200. Plaza Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable West Riverdale apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,200
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,304
Prince Georges Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,349
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,383
Courtyard ParkRose1BR,1BA$1,400
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,431
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,487
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Riverdale, MD

As of April 16, 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 3831 Hamilton Street Model at 3831 Hamilton Street, Unit #303 starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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.
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.07
3831 Hamilton Street, Unit #3033831 Hamilton Street2BR,1BA$1.85
Plaza Towers1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$2.22
Garfield Court Apartments2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$2.52
Top of the Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Landon Court Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$2.04
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Prince Georges ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom M-03 Tier1BR,1BA$2.45
Castle Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$2.55
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio ,1BA$2.50

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 $1,530.

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 $1,349, while the average apartment in West Riverdale costs $3,102.

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 104 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 $952 which is $2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Riverdale.

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