Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MD from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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La Plata, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Plata, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the La Plata, 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 La Plata Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hunters Brooke$1,700$1,6502
Forest Run$3,100$1,05842

Cheapest Available La Plata Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Plata, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Monmouth Woods Apartments priced from $1,439. Smallwood Gardens in the Wooded Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,529. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Plata apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monmouth Woods Apartments2x2 10002BR,2BA$1,439
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Wakefield TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,544
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,590
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MD

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Plata area is the $1.59 price per square foot Hartland Model at Brookestone in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $3,505. The second greatest value La Plata apartment is the TH 2 Model at Collection at Scotland Heights starting at $3,420 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Plata apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BrookestoneHartland3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Collection at Scotland HeightsTH 23BR,2.5BA$1.82
EVOLV at StonehavenTydings II Townhome (With Garage)3BR,2.5BA$1.76
Highlands EVOLV Rental TownhomesAmelia3BR,2.5BA$1.87
The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included*Bungalow3BR,1BA$1.74
Adams Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.65
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.85
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.91
Monmouth Woods Apartments2x2 10002BR,2BA$1.44
LaPlata Grande Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.77

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Getting Around La Plata, MD

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Plata Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Plata Apartment is $1,544 at Wakefield Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Plata Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Plata is starting from $1,439 at Monmouth Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable La Plata Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Plata Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monmouth Woods Apartments and starts from $1,669.

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