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4 Monroe St

RockvilleMD20850

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Woods Edge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woods Edge Apartments

14002 Cove LnRockville, MD 20851
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Momentum at Shady Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Momentum at Shady Grove

16011 Redland RdRockville, MD 20855
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Rock Creek Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Terrace

12630 Veirs Mill RdRockville, MD 20853
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Rosedale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

16 Oneill DrGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Lar-Ken Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lar-Ken Apartments

103-107 N Summit AveGaithersburg, MD 20877
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Rockville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockville, MD

Pricing Updated: 11/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rockville, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rockville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rockville Town Center$3,135$710456
North Potomac$3,280$1,099138
North Bethesda$3,497$1,345540
Pike Rose$3,681$1,478265

Cheapest Available Rockville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockville, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Montgomery House in the Emory Grove neighborhood priced from $1,395. Hillside Senior Apartment Homes in the Emory Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montgomery HouseMontgomery House - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
Cedar Court ApartmentsStudio 117Studio,1BA$1,450
Rock Creek Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Rock Creek TerraceOne Bedroom - High Rise1BR,1BA$1,455
Woodmont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
The Grand1C-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,478
Village at Gaithersburg1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$1,499
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,506

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockville, MD

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockville area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Potomac Model at The Ivy Rockville in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,912. The second greatest value Rockville apartment is the (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes starting at $3,490 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Stewart Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ivy RockvilleThe Potomac3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Woodward Crossing Townhomes(End) The Bennet4BR,3.5BA$1.73
The Forest ApartmentsThe Potomac3BR,2BA$2.15
Park Station ApartmentsB2BR2BR,2BA$1.95
Amber Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Gaitherhouse ApartmentsTour and Apply Today. Great Deal!1BR,1BA$2.12
Brighton Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Rock Creek Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
TOWNE CREST APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.03
Montgomery HouseMontgomery House - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rockville, MD

Ranked #7

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rockville, MD

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rockville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockville is under $1,506.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockville?

The cheapest apartment in Rockville is Montgomery House which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Rockville costs $3,398.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockville?

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 124 regular apartments in Rockville 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 Rockville?

Cheap apartments in Rockville have an average cost of $230 which is $3,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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