
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD from $500 (27 Rentals)
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409 George St

5 S Main St

202-204 N Potomac St

170 W Washington St

S. S Mulberry St
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354 S Locust St, Unit Apt #3, Unit Apt #3

511 Salem Ave Building, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit

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162 S Potomac St

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The Point at Smithsburg

St. Clair Terrace

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Bethel Gardens
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Springfield Farms

Moller Apartments

Country Village

1 E Water St
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(104) 133-135 Summit Ave

(105) 664-666 Oak Hill Ave
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 | $1,341 | $825 | $1,790 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $1,000 | $2,205 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,299 | $2,500 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,337 | $1,950 | $8,649 |
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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 (104) 133-135 Summit Ave in the Kensington Villas neighborhood priced from $1,025. (105) 664-666 Oak Hill Ave in the Greenfield Townhomes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| (104) 133-135 Summit Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| (105) 664-666 Oak Hill Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 159 W Washington St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Potomac Place | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Fountainview Apartments & Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 908 Hamilton Blvd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath RC Model at Rosewood Village in the in the Broadway North neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Cortland Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.18 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 | 3 bed 2 bath RC | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Cortland Apartments | Three Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom with Den | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Milestone Apartments | Two bedroom/Two bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Fountainview Apartments & Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 511 Salem Ave Building, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit | 511 Salem Ave Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 750 Northern Ave, Unit 4 | 750 Northern Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| (104) 133-135 Summit Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.28 |
| 309 S Burhans Blvd, Unit 311 FL #2 | 309 S Burhans Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 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 $1,050 at (105) 664-666 Oak Hill Ave.
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 $1,670.
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