
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Potomac area of Rockville.


The Villages at Decoverly

Avalon at Traville

Bell Shady Grove

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Camden Shady Grove

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Village at Gaithersburg

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eaves Washingtonian Center
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 | $1,929 | $1,695 | $2,087 |
| North Potomac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $1,099 | $2,755 |
| North Potomac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,799 | $3,795 |
| North Potomac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $2,199 | $4,040 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 1 Bed unit found at The Villages at Decoverly priced from $1,665. Sawyer Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,693. Here are the most affordable North Potomac apartments for rent in Rockville, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Decoverly | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1,693 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Village at Gaithersburg | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 2BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.16 price per square foot E5 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $3,271. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the C1 Model at Avalon at Traville starting at $3,147 with a $2.44 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 | E5 | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Avalon at Traville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| Village at Gaithersburg | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restrictions Apply) | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 1x1 674-735 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| eaves Washingtonian Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Residences at Rio | Montgomery | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
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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 $1,931.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Potomac?
The cheapest apartment in North Potomac is The Villages at Decoverly which is listed at $1,665, while the average apartment in North Potomac costs $3,365.
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 9 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 $190 which is $3,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Potomac.
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