
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD from $400 (560 Rentals)
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17 W Talbott St

1013 St Paul St, Unit 4

837 N Fulton Ave

2115 N Charles St

2933 Presstman St

Maplewood Apartments

2311 Anoka Ave

2501 Linden Ave

2817 Presstman St
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The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses

Oak Hill Townhomes

6 S Franklintown Rd

Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments

2003 Hollins St

2129 Annapolis Rd

Mt. Vernon Properties

Dolfield Townhomes

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+
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Midtown at Coppin Heights

The Lyn

2726 Beryl Ave

Liberty Bay

3320 Auchentoroly Terrace

5513 Edna Ave, Unit 1F

1706 N Bentalou St

15 E Read St

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Hamilton Park Apartments
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Saint Paul Courts

Raven Run Apartments

Baybrook Village Apartments

3509 Edmondson Ave

1609 Spruce St

4016 Edgewood Rd

Wyman Hills

Hampton Court Apartments

Walther Apartments

Cathedral St 300
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1027 Desoto Rd

2030 Wilkens Ave

6519 O'Donnell St, Unit 2

915 Jack St

15 E Read St

Ashburton Woods Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

2939 St Paul St

Saint Paul Regency
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Baltimore City County, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baltimore City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City County Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $550 | $8,000 |
| Baltimore City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $533 | $6,750 |
| Baltimore City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $899 | $5,679 |
| Baltimore City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $848 | $5,720 |
| Baltimore City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $595 | $3,600 |
| Baltimore City County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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Cheapest Available Baltimore City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore City County, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Greens at Irvington Mews 2 in the Violetville neighborhood priced from $533. Penn Square in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens at Irvington Mews 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $533 |
| Penn Square | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| North Avenue Gateway | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments | 1 bedroom Junior apartment | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City County area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Baltimore City County apartment is the 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.91 |
| 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 | 2920 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 927 N Calvert St, Unit 1F | 927 N Calvert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor | 3404 Alto Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| North Avenue Gateway | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 1015 N Calvert St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1013 St Paul St, Unit 4 | 1013 St Paul St | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baltimore City County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Baltimore City County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Baltimore City County is at Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses listed at $689.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City County Apartment is $533 at Greens at Irvington Mews 2.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baltimore City County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baltimore City County is starting from $749 at North Avenue Gateway.
What is the most affordable Baltimore City County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Baltimore City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Midtown at Coppin Heights and starts from $848.
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