
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rockville Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $700 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Rockville area of Rockville.


Parkside Landing Apartments

Gardens of Traville

2005 Henson Norris St

4953 Purdy Aly

The Flats at Shady Grove

Residences on the Lane - 62+

The Villages at Decoverly
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Park Terrace Apartments

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2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 1, Unit 1

Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments

Axis at Shady Grove

The Reed

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212 W Montgomery Ave

20 Monroe St

Rocklin Park Apartments
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218 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Bell Shady Grove

Fenestra at The Square

The Trails at King Farm Apartments

Mira Upper Rock

The Met Rockville

The Residences at King Farm

118 Monroe St, Unit Unit 103, Unit Unit 103
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Huntington at King Farm

501 Hungerford Dr

Avalon at Traville

1012 Havencrest St

Victory Court Senior Apartments

100 & 102 East Argyle Street

Momentum at Shady Grove

102 Bullard Cir
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Palladian at Rockville Town Square

Camden Shady Grove

The Fields of Rockville

118 Monroe St

Camden Fallsgrove

Sawyer Flats

Rockwell at Crown

333 Ellington Apartments
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West Rockville, Rockville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Rockville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rockville Studio Apartments | $1,962 | $730 | $2,582 |
| West Rockville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $770 | $3,408 |
| West Rockville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $905 | $4,336 |
| West Rockville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,040 | $4,507 |
| West Rockville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $2,653 | $3,561 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Rockville Neighborhood of Rockville, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Rockville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Rockville area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Shady Grove priced from $1,474. Main Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable West Rockville apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Shady Grove | The Glenmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
| Main Street | B2 50 | 2BR,2BA | $1,650 |
| Parkside Landing Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,751 |
| Axis at Shady Grove | A | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Reed | 1 BR A1J | 1BR,1BA | $1,768 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rockville, MD
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rockville area is the $2.30 price per square foot E4 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $4,034. The second greatest value West Rockville apartment is the 212 W Montgomery Ave Model at 212 W Montgomery Ave 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Shady Grove | E4 | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| 212 W Montgomery Ave | 212 W Montgomery Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 1 | 2317 Glenmore Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Main Street | B2 50 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Parkside Landing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| The Trails at King Farm Apartments | Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 218 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 1 | 218 W Montgomery Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Sawyer Flats | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Rockville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Rockville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Rockville is at The Flats at Shady Grove listed at $1,670.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Rockville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Rockville Apartment is $1,474 at The Flats at Shady Grove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Rockville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Rockville is starting from $1,650 at Main Street.
What is the most affordable West Rockville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Rockville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments and starts from $2,373.
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