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26-36 S Calvert StBaltimore, MD 21202
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1015 Cathedral StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Baltimore City, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Baltimore City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore City, MD is a Studio unit found at Cathedral St 300 in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $849. The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio,1BA$849
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Eddy7BR,3BA$920
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970
The Lyn1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,150
Vision on LombardA1Studio,1BA$1,170
The Calvert School ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,175
The Apartments at Charles PlazaCharles Towers 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD and Nearby

As of May 22, 2025 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 Lombard Model at 500 W - Located on the UMB Campus! starting at $1,146 with a $1.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brown's LoftUnit 5012BR,2BA$1.33
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Lombard3BR,2BA$1.03
Waterloo Place ApartmentsJackson 2BR2BR,2BA$1.70
Howard Row2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Multi-Family Lofts Units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Sail Cloth Factory Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
McDowell Building1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3112 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19

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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 Cathedral St 300 listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore City Apartment is $995 at The Lyn.

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 $895 at The Tobee - Cathedral St 311.

What is the most affordable Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Baltimore City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 500 W - Located on the UMB Campus! and starts from $1,146.

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