Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Potomac Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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9709 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850

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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 Village at Gaithersburg priced from $1,499. Sawyer Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable North Potomac apartments for rent in Rockville, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Gaithersburg1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$1,499
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$1,675
MAA FallsgroveTraditional 1x1 674-735 SF1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Potomac, MD

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Potomac area is the $2.17 price per square foot Butternut - Sunroom Model at The Villages at Decoverly in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $2,331. The second greatest value North Potomac apartment is the Omega Model at Residences at Rio starting at $2,753 with a $2.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villages at DecoverlyButternut - Sunroom2BR,2BA$2.17
Residences at RioOmega2BR,2BA$2.69
Avalon at TravilleA3S1BR,1BA$2.33
eaves Washingtonian CenterB12BR,1BA$2.28
Elms Shady GroveA21BR,1BA$2.54
MAA FallsgroveTraditional 1x1 674-735 SF1BR,1BA$2.38
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$2.34
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$2.69
Village at Gaithersburg1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$2.32
Cadence at CrownSymphonyStudio ,1BA$3.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Potomac, Rockville, MD

Ranked #18

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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 $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Potomac?

The cheapest apartment in North Potomac is Village at Gaithersburg which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in North Potomac costs $3,314.

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 13 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 $183 which is $3,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Potomac.

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