Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shady Side, MD from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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Shady Side, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shady Side Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shady Side, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Quiet Waters Landing in the Highland Beach neighborhood priced from $1,609. Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+ in the Patuxent Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shady Side apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,609
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,670
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,764
Nautilus PointNautilus | A31BR,1BA$1,812
Avana Heather RidgeBirch (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Side, MD and Nearby

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Side area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2 bedroom/2 bath Model at Mariner Bay at Annapolis Town Center in the in the Monticello neighborhood starting from $3,176. The second greatest value Shady Side apartment is the Choptank Model at Spa Cove Apartments starting at $2,862 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Monticello neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariner Bay at Annapolis Town Center2 bedroom/2 bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Spa Cove ApartmentsChoptank3BR,2BA$2.33
Burnt Oaks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Annapolis Roads2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.00
The Woods of MarltonTHE MAPLE (2A 2AR)2BR,1BA$1.95
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Bay Hills Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$2.37
North Forest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.47
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Side, MD

Ranked #78

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Shady Side, MD

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shady Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shady Side is at The James listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Side Apartment is $1,609 at Quiet Waters Landing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shady Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shady Side is starting from $1,854 at Quiet Waters Landing.

What is the most affordable Shady Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shady Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nautilus Point and starts from $2,361.

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