Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington County, MD from $850 (29 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Washington County.

property at 627 Docs Ln
$990

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Base Rent$990

Total Monthly Price$990
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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627 Docs Ln

KnoxvilleMD21758

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property at 244 Winter St
$1,099
2 Bedroom Rentals
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244 Winter St

HagerstownMD21740
property at 115 N Locust St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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115 N Locust St

HagerstownMD21740

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property at 419 Linganore Ave
$1,250
2 Bedroom Rentals
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419 Linganore Ave

HagerstownMD21740

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Washington County, MD

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Washington County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 1949 Winston Dr Model at 1949 Winston Dr in the Outer Downtown Maugansville neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Washington County rental home is the 613 Frederick St Model at 613 Frederick St in the Broadway North neighborhood starting at $850 with a $0.44 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1949 Winston Dr1949 Winston Dr5BR, 4BA$0.97
613 Frederick St613 Frederick St4BR, 3BA$0.44
1259 Fairchild Ave1259 Fairchild Ave3BR, 4BA$1.15
20 Summer St20 Summer St3BR, 3BA$1.42
70 Madison Ave70 Madison Ave2BR, 3BA$0.90
45 S Colonial Dr45 S Colonial Dr3BR, 1.5BA$1.05
903 Harwood Rd903 Harwood Rd3BR, 1.5BA$1.30
115 N Locust St115 N Locust St1BR, 1BA$1.09
106 S Locust St106 S Locust St1BR, 1.5BA$1.35
627 Docs Ln627 Docs Ln1BR, 1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington County?

There are currently 420 Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD with pricing that ranges from $825 to $6,767. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington County ranging from $850 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington County ranges from $850 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington County range from $1,195 to $2,513, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,050.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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