
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowie, MD from $1,000 (24 Rentals)
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Lake Arbor Towers

Governor's Green

Hill House at Beechfield, A 62+ Senior Community

1307 Fairlakes Pl

2602 Ainsworth Terrace
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Little Patuxent Senior Apartments

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Carrollon Manor Apartments

Carleton East

Steeplechase

The Glens at Reed Station

Glenarden Hills
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Gates of Cipriano

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The Glendale Residence

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Woodlands at Reid Temple - 62+ Community

6019 Armaan Dr
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Bowie, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Studio Apartments | $1,853 | $1,052 | $2,096 |
| Bowie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,226 | $2,859 |
| Bowie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,471 | $3,487 |
| Bowie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,705 | $5,535 |
| Bowie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $2,000 | $2,953 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bowie, MD
Pricing Updated: 12/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bowie, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bowie Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchellville | $2,148 | $1,295 | 72 |
| Glenarden | $2,600 | $1,052 | 635 |
Cheapest Available Bowie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowie, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Little Patuxent Senior Apartments priced from $1,226. Hilltop Apartments in the Hynesboro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowie apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Patuxent Senior Apartments | A4 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Hilltop Apartments | Walnut Hill | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Carrollon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Carleton East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Steeplechase | The Chesterfield Cup | 1BR,1BA | $1,438 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowie, MD
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bowie area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4300 Stablemere Ct Model at 4300 Stablemere Ct, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Seabrook Acres neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bowie apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Carleton East starting at $1,760 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Hynesboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4300 Stablemere Ct, Unit Unit 1 | 4300 Stablemere Ct | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Carleton East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| The Glendale Residence | 2H ADA | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| North Forest | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Acclaim at Lake Largo | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Woodland Landing | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Carrollon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Glenarden Hills | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Steeplechase | The Chesterfield Cup | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Little Patuxent Senior Apartments | A4 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bowie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bowie is under $1,589.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bowie?
The cheapest apartment in Bowie is Little Patuxent Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,226, while the average apartment in Bowie costs $2,374.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bowie?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 125 regular apartments in Bowie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bowie?
Cheap apartments in Bowie have an average cost of $634 which is $1,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bowie.
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