Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shady Side, MD from $1,200 (43 Rentals)

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Avana Heather Ridge
$1,849 - $2,802
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Avana Heather Ridge

16021 English Oaks AveBowie, MD 20716
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Bayshore Landing
$1,910 - $2,682
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$1,910 - $2,682
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Bayshore Landing

988 Spa RdAnnapolis, MD 21403
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Alvista Bowie
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$1,937 - $4,636
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Alvista Bowie

3631 Elder Oaks BlvdBowie, MD 20716
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Maris
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$2,208 - $4,919
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Maris

2445 Holly AveAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Aventon Annapolis
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$2,240 - $5,214
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Aventon Annapolis

2553 Riva RdAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Gardens of Annapolis
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$2,562 - $3,700
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Gardens of Annapolis

931 Edgewood RdAnnapolis, MD 21403
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Towne Courts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Courts

100 Francis Noel WayAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Madison Apartments
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Madison Apartments

1000 Madison StAnnapolis, MD 21403
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North Forest
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North Forest

1827 Crofton PkyCrofton, MD 21114
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West Woods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Woods Apartments

114 Hearne CtAnnapolis, MD 21401
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The Penny
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Penny

1900 Towne Centre BlvdAnnapolis, MD 21401
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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 Obery Court in the Monticello neighborhood priced from $1,277. Quiet Waters Landing in the Highland Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shady Side apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Obery CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,277
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
The Woods of MarltonTHE MAPLE (2A 2AR)2BR,1BA$1,616
Nautilus PointNautilus | B12BR,1BA$1,618
North Forest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
Harbour Gates ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,828
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,829
Avana Heather RidgeBirch (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1,849
Bay Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

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

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Side area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Riva Trace Community of Annapolis in the in the Monticello neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Shady Side apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath-C1 Model at Alvista Bowie starting at $2,899 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Patuxent Overlook 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.
Riva Trace Community of Annapolis2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Alvista Bowie3 Bed/2 Bath-C13BR,2BA$2.31
West Woods ApartmentsThe Chester2BR,2BA$2.06
Burnt Oaks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Spa Cove ApartmentsChesapeake2BR,1BA$2.01
The Woods of MarltonTHE ASPEN LARGE (2C 2CR)2BR,2BA$1.74
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
North Forest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Obery CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Bay Manor Apartments listed at $1,850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Side Apartment is $1,277 at Obery Court.

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 $1,400 at Obery Court.

What is the most affordable Shady Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shady Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Obery Court and starts from $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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