
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD from $700 (67 Rentals)
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838 Park Ave

Saint Paul Regency

107 W Monument St

Vision on Lombard

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Phoenix on Park

22 Light

611 Park Avenue
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8 Howard and The 305

University Place Apartments

300 W Fayette St

Redwood Place

Howard Row

Algonquin Apartments

Brown's Arcade

The Brown's Loft

Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square

Camden Court
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Parsonage Place Apartments

Chesapeake Commons

725 W Pratt St.

Gallery Tower

The Flats at Professional Arts Building

19 E Fayette St

The Harriet Apartments

500 Park Avenue

Arrive Inner Harbor

The Calvert School Apartments
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Stafford Apartments

Franklin Lofts & Flats

306 W Franklin

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225 N Calvert

Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

The Tobee

1102 Carroll St

The Lyn

300 Cathedral
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12-16 E Chase Apartments

The James

The Courtland

26 Calvert Apartments

1015 Cathedral St

6 S Calvert St

Lexington Lofts Apartments

611 N Carrollton Ave

827 N Howard St

1306-1 McCulloh St
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Baltimore City, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baltimore City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $800 | $2,459 |
| Baltimore City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,009 | $2,679 |
| Baltimore City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,195 | $4,069 |
| Baltimore City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $739 | $4,751 |
| Baltimore City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $1,247 | $1,262 |
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Cheapest Available Baltimore City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore City, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Mulberry at Park in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $739. Saint Paul Regency in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry at Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $739 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| 107 W Monument St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Apartments at Charles Plaza | Charles Towers Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Vision on Lombard | D | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Phoenix on Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 611 Park Avenue | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 300 W Fayette St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Redwood Place | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD and Nearby
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City area is the $1.33 price per square foot Unit 501 Model at The Brown's Loft in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Baltimore City apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 19 E Fayette St starting at $1,395 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown's Loft | Unit 501 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 19 E Fayette St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Chesapeake Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Mulberry at Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Calvert School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Franklin Lofts & Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Algonquin Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 300 W Fayette St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square | Redwood - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 107 W Monument St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baltimore City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Baltimore City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Baltimore City is at Saint Paul Regency listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City Apartment is $1,009 at Mulberry at Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baltimore City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baltimore City is starting from $1,231 at Mulberry at Park.
What is the most affordable Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mulberry at Park and starts from $739.
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