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

2005 Henson Norris St

501 Hungerford Dr

304 Anderson Ave

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The Flats at Shady Grove

Residences on the Lane - 62+

The Villages at Decoverly

Parkside Landing
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3 Richview Ct

Park Terrace Apartments

118 Monroe St

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2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 1

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The Trails at King Farm

The Reed

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Bell Shady Grove

Mira Upper Rock
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Axis at Shady Grove

Rocklin Park Apartments

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218 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 1

Fenestra at The Square

The Met Rockville

MAA Fallsgrove

BLVD Ansel

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Avalon at Traville

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Rockville
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The Residences at King Farm

15301 Diamond Cove Terrace

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Huntington at King Farm

The Ivy Rockville

1699 Yale Pl

Victory Court Senior Apartments

100 & 102 East Argyle Street

Momentum at Shady Grove

Palladian at Rockville Town Square
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Camden Shady Grove

102 Bullard Cir

Camden Fallsgrove

205 N Adams St

15417 Reprise Terrace

1001 Gaither Rd, Unit I

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Rockwell at Crown

eaves Washingtonian Center

Sawyer Flats
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Shady Grove 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 | $1,882 | $710 | $2,426 |
| West Rockville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $755 | $3,043 |
| West Rockville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $890 | $3,982 |
| West Rockville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,025 | $4,352 |
| West Rockville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $2,653 | $3,491 |
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There are currently 49 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats at Shady Grove | The Dupont | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Main Street | B2 50 | 2BR,2BA | $1,620 |
| Cadence at Crown | Symphony | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,751 |
| The Trails at King Farm | Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Reed | 1 BR A1J | 1BR,1BA | $1,773 |
| Gardens of Traville | Montgomery I | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Mira Upper Rock | 2-SC | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Shady Grove | E1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 212 W Montgomery Ave, Unit #2 | 212 W Montgomery Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Huntington at King Farm | Folly | 3BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| The Residences at King Farm | Walnut | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Sawyer Flats | Oak | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Main Street | B2 50 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 2317 Glenmore Terrace, Unit 1 | 2317 Glenmore Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Villages at Decoverly | Apple | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Scarborough Square Townhomes & Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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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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