
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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The Villages at Decoverly

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Bell Shady Grove

MAA Fallsgrove

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Avalon at Traville

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Rockville

15301 Diamond Cove Terrace
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Elms Shady Grove

204 Fallsgrove Blvd

14240 Alta Oaks Dr

14240 Alta Oaks Dr

10018 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit 4-12

Camden Shady Grove

15417 Reprise Terrace
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10640 Tuppence Ct

10001 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit 4

15300 Diamond Cove Terrace, Unit 4

Village at Gaithersburg

eaves Washingtonian Center

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Rockwell at Crown

Sawyer Flats
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333 Ellington Apartments

Residences at Rio

105 Timberbrook Ln, Unit 102

408 Fleece Flower Dr

11317 Amberlea Farm Dr

14423 Pebble Hill Ln

10523 Polk Square Ct
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11307 Amberlea Farm Dr

150 Gold Kettle 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 | $1,973 | $1,744 | $2,426 |
| North Potomac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,099 | $3,030 |
| North Potomac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $1,699 | $3,982 |
| North Potomac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $2,099 | $4,320 |
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There are currently 30 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. Cadence at Crown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,744. 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 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
| eaves Washingtonian Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| Bell Shady Grove | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,831 |
| Rockwell at Crown | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Apple | 1BR,1BA | $1,878 |
| Mallory Square | 01S1 & 01S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,882 |
| MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 1x1 674-735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,970 |
| Residences at Rio | Rio | 1BR,1BA | $2,037 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.34 price per square foot E1 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $3,118. 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 | E1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Village at Gaithersburg | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Sawyer Flats | Oak | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Residences at Rio | Ellington | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Avalon at Traville | A3BS | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| eaves Washingtonian Center | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Apple | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 1x1 674-735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
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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 $2,037.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Potomac?
The cheapest apartment in North Potomac is Gardens of Traville which is listed at $1,784, while the average apartment in North Potomac costs $3,271.
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 8 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 $199 which is $3,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Potomac.
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