Cheap Apartments for Rent in West River, MD from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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Maris
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$1,948 - $4,913
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Maris

2445 Holly AveAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Avana Heather Ridge
$2,000 - $2,733
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Avana Heather Ridge

16021 English Oaks AveBowie, MD 20716
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Alvista Bowie
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$2,013 - $4,136
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Alvista Bowie

3631 Elder Oaks BlvdBowie, MD 20716
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Bayshore Landing
$2,081 - $2,679
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Bayshore Landing

988 Spa RdAnnapolis, MD 21403
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Aventon Annapolis
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$2,240 - $5,173
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Aventon Annapolis

2553 Riva RdAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Towne Courts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Courts

100 Francis Noel WayAnnapolis, MD 21401
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Madison Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

1000 Madison StAnnapolis, MD 21403
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North Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Forest

1827 Crofton PkyCrofton, MD 21114
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West Woods Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Woods Apartments

114 Hearne CtAnnapolis, MD 21401
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West River, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available West River Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West River, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Obery Court in the Monticello neighborhood priced from $1,277. Quiet Waters Landing in the Highland Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,458. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Obery CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,277
Quiet Waters LandingA1-1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,458
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
The Woods of MarltonTHE MAPLE (2A 2AR)2BR,1BA$1,616
Nautilus PointNautilus | A31BR,1BA$1,785
Governor's Green1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,799
Lake Arbor TowersSuperior1BR,1BA$1,805
Harbour Gates Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,823
Annapolis Roads Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,920
Avana Heather RidgeBirch (736 SF)1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West River, MD and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West River area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Riva Trace Community of Annapolis in the in the Monticello neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West River apartment is the The Chester Model at West Woods Apartments starting at $2,324 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Monticello neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riva Trace Community of Annapolis2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
West Woods ApartmentsThe Chester2BR,2BA$1.95
Burnt Oaks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Spa Cove ApartmentsChesapeake2BR,1BA$2.04
The Woods of MarltonTHE ASPEN LARGE (2C 2CR)2BR,2BA$1.74
Harbour Gates Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.36
Pin Oak Village Senior Apartments, 55+Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Annapolis Roads Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.37
Quiet Waters LandingB1-2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Obery CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West River Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West River?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West River is at Aspen at Melford Town Center listed at $2,111.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West River Apartment is $1,277 at Obery Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West River Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West River is starting from $1,400 at Obery Court.

What is the most affordable West River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Obery Court and starts from $1,700.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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