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3519 Duke St

College ParkMD20740
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5811 89th Ave

New CarrolltonMD20784

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Riverdale, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverdale, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Riverdale, 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 Riverdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverdale Park$10,100$880836

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at East Pines Terrace Apartments in the West Lanham Hills neighborhood priced from $950. Kent Village in the West Lanham Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Kent Village1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,117
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4A)4BR,3BA$1,148
Glenarden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The Glens at Reed Station1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4x2 C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Overland Gardens starting at $1,786 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub College Park4x2 C4BR,2BA$1.13
Overland Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.15
Carrollon Manor Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Birchwood at Newton Green 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.72
The Varsity Maryland2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A)2BR,2BA$1.75
Cheverly Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Heritage Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Park View at BladensburgOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, MD with pricing that ranges from $880 to $12,500. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $680 to $13,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverdale ranges from $680 to $13,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,508.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverdale range from $1,199 to $8,493, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,089.

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