Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington County, MD from $500 (10 Rentals)

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115 N Locust St

HagerstownMD21740

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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. (104) 133-135 Summit Ave in the Kensington Villas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexander HouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$987
(104) 133-135 Summit Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
(105) 664-666 Oak Hill Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD

As of May 01, 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 $1,750 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rosewood VillageType B3BR,2BA$1.00
Cortland ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.18
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom with Den2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Potomac Place2/12BR,1BA$1.23
Milestone ApartmentsTwo bedroom/Two bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Fountainview Apartments & TownhomesApartment2BR,2BA$1.26
511 Salem Ave Building, Unit 511 Salem Ave Unit511 Salem Ave Building2BR,1BA$1.00
(104) 133-135 Summit Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.28
309 S Burhans Blvd, Unit 311 FL #2309 S Burhans Blvd1BR,1BA$1.07
354 S Locust St, Unit Apt #3354 S Locust St1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington County?

There are currently 419 Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MD with pricing that ranges from $825 to $8,717. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington County ranging from $500 to $5,000.

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 $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,717.

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 $1,299 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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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