
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockville, MD from $700 (132 Rentals)
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Parkside Landing Apartments

Bethany House

Gardens of Traville

2005 Henson Norris St

Rock Creek Woods

Woodmont Park Apartments

The Flats at Shady Grove

Residences on the Lane - 62+

10312 Rockville Pike, Unit 101
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The Villages at Decoverly

Kanso Twinbrook

Halpine View

4 Monroe St, Unit 1201

Park Terrace Apartments

Axis at Shady Grove

Rollins Park Apartments

Village Square West Apartments

10201 Grosvenor Pl

4 Monroe St, Unit 1111
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4 Monroe St, Unit 1111

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Avalon at Traville

The Reed

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The Stories

Rollins Ridge

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218 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 1

Rocklin Park Apartments

Bell Shady Grove
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The Met Rockville

The Trails at King Farm Apartments

Fenestra at The Square

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The Daley at Shady Grove

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Huntington at King Farm

14622 Bauer Dr, Unit condo

MAA Fallsgrove

11710 Old Georgetown Rd

BLVD Ansel

The Alaire Twinbrook Station Apartments
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Escher

The Residences at King Farm

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Galvan at Twinbrook Apartments

5578 Burnside Dr

5578 Burnside Dr, Unit 8

Randolph Square Apartments

The Forest Apartments

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The Laureate

11800 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 1740
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Rockville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockville Studio Apartments | $1,844 | $730 | $2,570 |
| Cheap Rockville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $770 | $4,057 |
| Cheap Rockville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $905 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Rockville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,040 | $6,000 |
| Cheap Rockville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $2,653 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockville, MD
Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Town Center | $3,271 | $730 | 349 |
| North Potomac | $3,410 | $950 | 98 |
| North Bethesda | $3,666 | $961 | 345 |
| Pike Rose | $3,949 | $1,135 | 171 |
Cheapest Available Rockville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockville, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside Landing Apartments in the Tilden Woods neighborhood priced from $961. Bethany House in the Halpine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $961 |
| Bethany House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| Rock Creek Woods | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Hillside Senior Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| CHELSEA PARK | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
| The Flats at Shady Grove | The Glenmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
| Brighton Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Cedar Court Apartments | 106 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Halpine View | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockville, MD
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockville area is the $1.83 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Gaithersburg neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Rockville apartment is the The Woodmont Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,637 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Crossing Townhomes | (End) The Bennet | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.83 |
| The Ivy Rockville | The Woodmont | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Amber Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Huntington at King Farm | Ellis | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Mill Creek Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Rock Creek Woods | 2 Bedroom & Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Village at Gaithersburg | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Main Street | B2 50 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Gaitherhouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Brighton Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockville?
The cheapest apartment in Rockville is Hillside Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Rockville costs $3,574.
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 138 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 $368 which is $3,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockville.
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