Cottage City

Cottage City, MD

Area Guide

One of D.C.’s most historic suburbs is home to beautiful architecture and parks

Nature • History • Great Location • Up-and-Coming • Commuter •

Cottage City is a small, relaxed town along the Maryland-D.C. border along the Anacostia River. Similar to many towns in this region, Cottage City has a deep connection to pre-revolutionary and post-Civil War American history. Today the town is a small, diverse community working to strike the perfect balance between preservation and revitalization. Lush trees complement old cottage style houses and newly constructed studio apartment complexes. Surrounded by several verdant parks, residents flock to natural areas like the Colmar Manor Community Park, which is great for boating, hiking, and picnicking. Located 20 minutes northwest of Washington D.C., Cottage City is a great location for commuters who work in the nation’s capital.

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Dueling Creek Natural Area
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Mount Rainier Nature Center
Washington Youth Garden
National Arboretum

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

Colleges

Top Apartments in Cottage City

3117 Chestnut St NE

3117 Chestnut St NE,
Washington, DC 20018

$1,575 | 1 Bed

3701 Quincy St

3701 Quincy St,
Brentwood, MD 20722

$3,000 | 4 Beds

Artisan 4100

4100 Rhode Island Ave,
Brentwood, MD 20722

$1,999 - $2,809 | 1-2 Beds

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

3750 Jamison St NE,
Washington, DC 20018

$1,639 - $2,499 | Studio - 2 Beds

Kenilworth Towers Apartments

3801 Kenilworth Ave,
Bladensburg, MD 20710

$1,390 - $1,958 | 1-3 Beds

Landon Court Apartments

3601 Gallatin St,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

$1,540 | 1 Bed

Capitol Square

4008 38th St,
Brentwood, MD 20722

$1,265 - $1,790 | 1-2 Beds

Kaywood Gardens Apartments

4101 Kaywood Pl,
Mount Rainier, MD 20712

$1,048 - $1,498 | Studio - 2 Beds

Castle Manor Apartments

5307 38th Ave,
Hyattsville, MD 20781

$1,485 - $1,815 | 1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Cottage City

3701 Quincy St,
Brentwood, MD 20722

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,000

5122 Decatur St,
Hyattsville, MD 20781

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $750

4803 Russell Ave,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,100

3504 18th St NE,
Washington, DC 20018

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,175

3504 18th St NE,
Washington, DC 20018

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,175

4100 Roanoke Rd,
Hyattsville, MD 20782

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,700

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