Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Waldorf, MD from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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Pineview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

12151 Ell LnWaldorf, MD 20602
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Spark Waldorf
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spark Waldorf

3001 Hollins LnWaldorf, MD 20601
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Westlake, Waldorf, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Smallwood Gardens priced from $1,529. Village Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Osprey1BR,1BA$1,650
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,679
Sheffield Greens ApartmentsThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,714
Spark WaldorfBrighten2BR,1BA$1,745
Westchester at the PavilionsA21BR,1BA$1,762
The Links at GleneaglesThe Barron1BR,1BA$1,799
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,807
The Nines at Gleneagles ApartmentsThe Bally1BR,1BA$1,824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, MD

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $1.71 price per square foot Osprey Model at Sunstone Grove in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $3,410. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights starting at $2,995 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunstone GroveOsprey3BR,2.5BA$1.71
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.60
BrookestoneAmara3BR,2.5BA$2.01
The Links at GleneaglesThe Ervine2BR,2BA$1.79
Smallwood GardensC13BR,1BA$1.79
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.99
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Spark WaldorfExcite2BR,1BA$1.85
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Washington, MD. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westlake?

The cheapest apartment in Westlake is Village Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Westlake costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westlake?

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 3 regular apartments in Westlake 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 Westlake?

Cheap apartments in Westlake have an average cost of $133 which is $2,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake.

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