
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD from $500 (34 Rentals)
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416 Salem Ave

11026 Roessner Ave

302 N Locust St

500 N Mulberry St

202-204 N Potomac St

170 W Washington St

Total Monthly Price
354 S Locust St, Unit Apt #3
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511 W Franklin St

836 Dewey Ave

511 Salem Ave Building, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit

Total Monthly Price
937 South Potomac St, Unit B

Londontowne & Robinwood Apartments

S. S Mulberry St

9941 Crossfield Rd

51 E Antietam St
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162 S Potomac St

555-563 Jefferson St

Greenside Apartments

Paul Crampton Apartments

The Point at Smithsburg

St. Clair Terrace

Quaker Creek Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments
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Bethel Gardens

1306 Potomac Ave

Springfield Farms

Moller Apartments

Country Village

Alexander House

133-135 Summit Ave

1 E Water St
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Baltimore Street Apartments

159 W Washington St
Washington County, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $825 | $1,790 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $1,000 | $2,205 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,295 | $2,500 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,650 | $5,705 |
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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, MD is a Studio unit found at Alexander House in the Kensington Villas neighborhood priced from $987. Baltimore Street Apartments in the Kensington Villas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $987 |
| Baltimore Street Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 159 W Washington St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Fountainview Apartments & Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 908 Hamilton Blvd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD
As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Type B Model at Rosewood Village in the in the Broadway North neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Cortland Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Broadway North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Village | Type B | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Cortland Apartments | Three Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Fountainview Apartments & Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 511 Salem Ave Building, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit | 511 Salem Ave Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 937 South Potomac St, Unit B | 937 South Potomac St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 309 S Burhans Blvd, Unit 311 FL #2 | 309 S Burhans Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Baltimore Street Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 354 S Locust St, Unit Apt #3 | 354 S Locust St | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington County Apartment is $1,025 at Baltimore Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington County is starting from $1,200 at Fountainview Apartments & Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Washington County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Washington County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Oak Hill and starts from $1,500.
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