Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rockville Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $700 (49 Rentals)

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The Flats at Shady Grove
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$1,349 - $1,728
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$1,276 - $1,655
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The Flats at Shady Grove

1380 Piccard DrRockville, MD 20850
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Bell Shady Grove
$1,800 - $4,325
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$1,794 - $4,319
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$6

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$1,800 - $4,325
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Shady Grove

15250 Siesta Key WayRockville, MD 20850
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Axis at Shady Grove
Rent Specials
$1,840 - $3,785
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$1,568 - $3,513
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$272

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$1,840 - $3,785
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Axis at Shady Grove

Corporate BlvdRockville, MD 20850
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Avalon at Traville
Rent Specials
$2,070 - $3,455
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$2,005 - $3,390
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$65

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$2,070 - $3,455
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at Traville

14240 Alta Oaks DrRockville, MD 20850
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Huntington at King Farm
$2,242 - $3,879
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$2,236 - $3,873
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Huntington at King Farm

801 Elmcroft BlvdRockville, MD 20850
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property at 1699 Yale Pl

$2,414 - $3,491

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1699 Yale Pl

RockvilleMD20850
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Momentum at Shady Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Momentum at Shady Grove

16011 Redland RdRockville, MD 20855
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Camden Shady Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Shady Grove

9709 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850
property at 102 Bullard Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 Bullard Cir

RockvilleMD20850
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Camden Fallsgrove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Fallsgrove

719 Fallsgrove DrRockville, MD 20850
property at 1001 Gaither Rd

$2,550

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$2,550

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 Gaither Rd, Unit I

1001 Gaither Rd
RockvilleMD20850
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Rockwell at Crown
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$1,769 - $4,645
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$1,598 - $4,474
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Rockwell at Crown

800 Rockwell AveGaithersburg, MD 20878
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Camden Washingtonian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Washingtonian

10201 Washingtonian BlvdGaithersburg, MD 20878
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West Rockville, Rockville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Rockville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Rockville area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at The Flats at Shady Grove priced from $1,349. Main Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable West Rockville apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at Shady GroveThe DupontStudio,1BA$1,349
Main StreetB2 502BR,2BA$1,620
Cadence at CrownSymphonyStudio,1BA$1,744
Scarborough Square Townhomes & ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,751
The Trails at King FarmCarolina1BR,1BA$1,765
The Reed1 BR A1J1BR,1BA$1,773
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,784
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$1,790
Mira Upper Rock2-SCStudio,1BA$1,804

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rockville, MD

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rockville 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 West Rockville apartment is the 212 W Montgomery Ave Model at 212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,850 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Rockville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elms Shady GroveE13BR,2BA$2.34
212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit #2212 W Montgomery Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
Huntington at King FarmFolly3BR,2BA$2.37
The Residences at King FarmWalnut2BR,1BA$2.44
Sawyer FlatsOak2BR,1BA$2.35
Main StreetB2 502BR,2BA$1.91
2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 12317 Glenmore Terrace1BR,1BA$2.06
The Villages at DecoverlyApple1BR,1BA$2.41
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$2.39
Scarborough Square Townhomes & ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.37

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West Rockville, Rockville, MD

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rockville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Rockville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Rockville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Rockville is under $1,804.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Rockville?

The cheapest apartment in West Rockville is The Flats at Shady Grove which is listed at $1,474, while the average apartment in West Rockville costs $3,284.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Rockville?

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 31 regular apartments in West Rockville 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 West Rockville?

Cheap apartments in West Rockville have an average cost of $583 which is $2,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rockville.

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