Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rockville Neighborhood of Rockville, MD from $700 (53 Rentals)

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property at 609 Douglass Ave

$775

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$775
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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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609 Douglass Ave

RockvilleMD20850
property at 2005 Henson Norris St

$1,248

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$1,248
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$1,248

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 5

2005 Henson Norris St

RockvilleMD20850

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property at 118 Monroe St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 4

118 Monroe St, Unit 304

118 Monroe St
RockvilleMD20850
property at 213 N Adams St

$1,899

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$1,899
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$1,899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

213 N Adams St

RockvilleMD20850

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property at 10024 Vanderbilt Cir

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

10024 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit 1

10024 Vanderbilt Cir
RockvilleMD20850

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property at 10001 Vanderbilt Cir

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10001 Vanderbilt Cir, Unit 5

10001 Vanderbilt Cir
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 118 Monroe St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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118 Monroe St, Unit 304

118 Monroe St
RockvilleMD20850

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Camden Fallsgrove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Fallsgrove

719 Fallsgrove DrRockville, MD 20850
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Elms Shady Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Shady Grove

10031 Blackwell RdRockville, MD 20850

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Shady Grove priced from $1,022. Sawyer Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,709. Here are the most affordable West Rockville apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,022
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$1,709
Parkside LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,728
The Villages at DecoverlyAsh1BR,1BA$1,741
Scarborough Square Townhomes & ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,751
eaves Washingtonian CenterA21BR,1BA$1,760
The Reed1 BR A1J1BR,1BA$1,765
Gardens of TravilleMontgomery I1BR,1BA$1,808
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$1,830
Axis at Shady GroveB1BR,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rockville, MD

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rockville area is the $2.38 price per square foot E4 Model at Elms Shady Grove in the in the Quince Orchard neighborhood starting from $4,167. The second greatest value West Rockville apartment is the The Woodmont Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,427 with a $1.75 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 GroveE43BR,2BA$2.38
The Ivy RockvilleThe Woodmont2BR,1.5BA$1.75
212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit Unit #2212 W Montgomery Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
MAA FallsgroveTraditional 2x1 970 SF2BR,1BA$2.49
Parkside LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.44
Park Terrace Apartments1 bed, 1 bath renovated1BR,1BA$2.44
Scarborough Square Townhomes & ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.37
Sawyer FlatsAlder1BR,1BA$2.39
eaves Washingtonian CenterA21BR,1BA$2.49
The Villages at DecoverlyAsh1BR,1BA$2.51

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West Rockville, Rockville, MD

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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 $1,865.

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 $1,022, while the average apartment in West Rockville costs $2,405.

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 38 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 $422 which is $1,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rockville.

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