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property at 428 N Lakewood Ave

$550 - $800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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428 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 2206 Penrose Ave

$600

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2206 Penrose Ave

BaltimoreMD21223

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property at 1025 N Carey St

$650 - $750

4 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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1025 N Carey St

BaltimoreMD21217

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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 - Senior Apartments 62+ 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greens at Irvington Mews 2 - Senior Apartments 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$533
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Lansdowne Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$655
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$683
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$689
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments1 bedroom Junior apartment1BR,1BA$778

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City County area is the $0.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,134. 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 $1,950 with a $0.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.48
2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 22026 Druid Hill Ave3BR,3BA$0.85
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.66
2920 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent2920 E Cold Spring Ln4BR,1BA$0.63
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
314 N Calhoun St, Unit 1314 N Calhoun St1BR,1BA$0.90
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom812 Mangold St1BR,1.5BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore City County

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore City County?

There are currently 2484 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD with pricing that ranges from $500 to $16,968. There are also 1089 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore City County ranging from $475 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baltimore City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore City County ranges from $475 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,901.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Baltimore City County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore City County range from $1,094 to $5,720, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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