
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockville, MD from $700 (43 Rentals)
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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 | $1,827 | $710 | $2,584 |
| Cheap Rockville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $755 | $3,465 |
| Cheap Rockville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $890 | $6,875 |
| Cheap Rockville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,025 | $6,995 |
| Cheap Rockville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,653 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rockville, MD
Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026Current 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 | $3,219 | $710 | 383 |
| North Potomac | $3,271 | $950 | 166 |
| North Bethesda | $3,987 | $1,135 | 508 |
| Pike Rose | $4,250 | $1,135 | 281 |
Cheapest Available Rockville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockville, MD is a Studio unit found at Bethany House in the Halpine neighborhood priced from $1,135. Montgomery House in the Emory Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| Montgomery House | Montgomery House - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Rock Creek Woods | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Halpine View | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| TOWNE CREST APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,427 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Cedar Court Apartments | Studio 117 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Flats at Shady Grove | The Glenmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,458 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
| Mill Creek Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockville, MD
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockville area is the $1.78 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Stewart Town neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Rockville apartment is the The Rockville Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,728 with a $1.65 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 | $1.78 |
| The Ivy Rockville | The Rockville | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Amber Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Brighton Village | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Gaitherhouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Mill Creek Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Rock Creek Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| TOWNE CREST APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Montgomery House | Montgomery House - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,524.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockville?
The cheapest apartment in Rockville is Bethany House which is listed at $1,237, while the average apartment in Rockville costs $3,681.
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 103 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 $235 which is $3,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockville.
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