Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Newton Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Square Apartments

3505-3535 Otis StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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River Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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Hedin House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hedin House Apartments

2900 Newton St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Jefferson Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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1811 Irving Street
Studio Apartments

1811 Irving Street

1811 Irving St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Capitol Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Square

4008 38th StBrentwood, MD 20722
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Bunker Hill Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bunker Hill Flats

4000 36th StMount Rainier, MD 20712
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Capital View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital View

4301-4317 57th AveBladensburg, MD 20710
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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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The Edwards
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Edwards

1530 Rhode Island Ave NEWashington, DC 20018
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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Cottage City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage City, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments in the East Corner neighborhood priced from $900. Kaywood Gardens Apartments in the Michigan Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,013. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,013
Gateway Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Queenstown Apartments2Bed 1Bath Walk-in Closet2BR,1BA$1,223
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,238
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,251
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,298
Park TanglewoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage City, MD and Nearby

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage City area is the $1.82 price per square foot Three Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,178. The second greatest value Cottage City apartment is the 2Bedroom Den 1Bathroom Model at Gateway Gardens starting at $1,944 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the West Lanham Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.82
Gateway Gardens2Bedroom Den 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Avondale OverlookB22BR,2BA$1.83
Fletcher's Field ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Den/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Kaywood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Fountain Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10

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Getting Around Cottage City, MD

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottage City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottage City is at Queenstown Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage City Apartment is $900 at Paradise At Parkside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage City is starting from $1,200 at Paradise At Parkside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottage City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise At Parkside Apartments and starts from $1,508.

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