Cheap Homes for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD from $400 (287 Rentals)

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property at 428 N Lakewood Ave

$450 - $625

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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428 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 219 Penn St

$695 - $720

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 Penn St

BaltimoreMD21230

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Cheapest Available Baltimore City County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore City County, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Lansdowne Gardens in the South Baltimore neighborhood priced from $655. Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses in the Patterson Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $708. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lansdowne Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$655
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$708
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$720
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Penn Square I2 Bedroom/1 Bath B2BR,1BA$797
Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments1 bedroom Junior apartment1BR,1BA$801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City County area is the $0.88 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,812. The second greatest value Baltimore City County apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park 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$0.88
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.89
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.67
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
Barclay Greenmount3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 31720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.80
812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom812 Mangold St1BR,1.5BA$0.86
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore City County

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

There are currently 2492 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City County, MD with pricing that ranges from $500 to $18,000. There are also 1035 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore City County ranging from $450 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 $450 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,821.

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 $895 to $5,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $720 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.