
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Potomac area of Rockville.


The Villages at Decoverly

The Flats at Shady Grove

Axis at Shady Grove

Bell Shady Grove
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Village at Gaithersburg

Rockwell at Crown

Beacon Place at Kentlands

Sawyer Flats
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11201 Maine Cove 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 |
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North Potomac Studio Apartments | $1,956 | $1,670 | $3,143 |
North Potomac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,099 | $4,296 |
North Potomac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,721 | $5,385 |
North Potomac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $2,322 | $6,283 |
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There are currently 12 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 Gardens of Traville priced from $1,389. Village at Gaithersburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable North Potomac apartments for rent in Rockville, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
Village at Gaithersburg | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
The Flats at Shady Grove | The Glenmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio,1BA | $1,739 |
Rockwell at Crown | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.15 price per square foot O Model at Axis at Shady Grove in the in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the Traditional 2x1 970 SF Model at MAA Fallsgrove starting at $2,665 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates 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. |
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Axis at Shady Grove | O | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
MAA Fallsgrove | Traditional 2x1 970 SF | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Gardens of Traville | Glenview III | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
eaves Washingtonian Center | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Residences at Rio | Rio | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Beacon Place at Kentlands | 1X1 BRISCOE | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Avalon at Traville | Furnished-A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Village at Gaithersburg | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Potomac, Rockville, MD
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Rockville, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the North Potomac Neighborhood in Rockville, MD
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,953.
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 $1,389, while the average apartment in North Potomac costs $3,441.
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 12 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 $188 which is $3,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Potomac.
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