Edgewater, MD

172 Apartments for Rent

The William Brown House is located in Edgewater, Maryland. A historic landmark, it was built back in 1760. You can see it, as well as reconstructed buildings from colonial times and Woodland Gardens in Edgewater.

Located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Edgewater is a community that spans 3.8 square miles. Its 9,023 residents enjoy ready access to Annapolis for business and pursuits like sailing, as well as ample outdoorsy activities and fishing in the South River area. Students here are served by the Anne Arundel County Public School District, and crime rates tend to be lower than average for Maryland and the country overall. The area also attracts some tourists interested in coastal activities and historic landmarks, which can provide a boost for local business.

Moving to Edgewater

Most parts of Edgewater have a mid-range vacancy rate. This means it's not a fight to find a place to live, yet landlords still have their pick of tenants. Rope some people into saying good things about you and use them as references. Make sure your credit is squeaky clean or beg a loved one to co-sign on your behalf. Get to your rental tour appointment on time, and have a deposit and proof of income handy. With this recipe for success, finding a house rental in Edgewater -- or an apartment rental if that's your preference -- should be relatively easy.

While you can find a rental on your own, an apartment locator may help you find specifics faster. For example, an apartment locator can help you find pet-friendly places, furnished rentals or landlords willing to offer short-term leases. Likewise, it may prove helpful if you have your heart set on living in a specific part of town or simply cannot live without high-speed Internet, granite countertops, and walk-in closets.

Neighborhoods in Edgewater

Edgewater is a coastal community with the feel of a smaller town, despite the fact that the community has close to 10,000 residents. There are many local businesses to be found here, including shopping plazas, grocery stores and restaurants, as well as a few chains just to keep things interesting. The Walk Score is 88 out of 100, which means you can use your feet to do the walking to just about anywhere. Public transportation is readily available here, and you can bike to most places as well.

Galesville: This part of town is heavy on the medium-size to large homes and smallish apartment buildings. From one-bedroom apartment models to three-bedroom rental homes, you can find new digs here for substantially less than you'd pay in other parts of Maryland.

Germantown: This is the pricier, swankier part of town. Expect to pay easily twice as much, and sometimes three times as much, as you'd have to pay to live in Galesville. If you can afford it, you'll find a number of house rental choices here, as well as a good selection of apartment complexes and high-rise buildings.

Londontowne: This coastal neighborhood is a little less pricey than Germantown, but don't expect rock-bottom prices. Do expect mostly smaller homes, with some medium-size pads thrown in, as well as a significant number of townhomes for rent. Most of these places were built between the 1940s and 1999, with a good deal of construction occurring in the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

Living in Edgewater

Be sure to check out the annual Back to the Beach Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show, and fill your belly at the monthly Pancake Breakfast to benefit Commodore Mayo Kiwanis Hall on Carrs Wharf. Try out local favorites like Blair's Londontowne Bar and Grill and the Edgewater Restaurant. Don't miss the seafood at the Yellowfin Steak and Fish House. Canoe and kayak rentals and boat tours are also easy to find in the area.