
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $1,100 (26 Rentals)
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4953 Purdy Aly

The Villages at Decoverly

Bell Shady Grove

MAA Fallsgrove

Avalon at Traville
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10016 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit Condo in Decoverly Walk to The Crown, Unit Condo in Decoverly Walk to The Crown

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Rockville

10018 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit 4-12, Unit 4-12

Camden Shady Grove

15417 Reprise Terrace

15435 Reprise Terrace
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Village at Gaithersburg

Sawyer Flats

Rockwell at Crown

333 Ellington Apartments

eaves Washingtonian Center

Residences at Rio
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109 Timberbrook Ln

9701 Fields Rd

111 Timberbrook Ln

131 Timberbrook Ln

11022 Outpost Dr

11317 Amberlea Farm Dr
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704 Suffield Dr

11307 Amberlea Farm Dr
North Potomac, Rockville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Potomac?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Potomac Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,793 | $2,512 |
| North Potomac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,169 | $3,058 |
| North Potomac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,699 | $3,925 |
| North Potomac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,219 | $2,099 | $4,530 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD.
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Cheapest Available North Potomac Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Potomac area of Rockville, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Village at Gaithersburg priced from $1,699. Sawyer Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,774. Here are the most affordable North Potomac apartments for rent in Rockville, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Gaithersburg | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio,1BA | $1,793 |
| Mallory Square | 01S1 & 01S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,796 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Apple | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
| Bell Shady Grove | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,906 |
| Rockwell at Crown | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,993 |
| MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 1x1 674-735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 333 Ellington Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,337 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.30 price per square foot E4 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $4,034. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) Model at Village at Gaithersburg starting at $2,099 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Quince Orchard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Potomac apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Shady Grove | E4 | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Village at Gaithersburg | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Azalea - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| eaves Washingtonian Center | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 333 Ellington Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 1x1 674-735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Avalon at Traville | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Potomac Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Potomac?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Potomac is under $2,337.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Potomac?
The cheapest apartment in North Potomac is Sawyer Flats which is listed at $1,774, while the average apartment in North Potomac costs $3,017.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Potomac?
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 21 regular apartments in North Potomac 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 North Potomac?
Cheap apartments in North Potomac have an average cost of $641 which is $2,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Potomac.
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