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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 Saint Paul Regency in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $925. Live 501 in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970
Mulberry at Park1 Bedroom - 50%1BR,1BA$1,005

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

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore City area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3BR/1BA Standard Model at The Severn in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,277. The second greatest value Baltimore City apartment is the Unit 501 Model at The Brown's Loft starting at $1,590 with a $1.33 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 Severn3BR/1BA Standard3BR,1BA$1.49
The Brown's LoftUnit 5012BR,2BA$1.33
Marlboro Classic Apt & Redwood Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
500 W - Located on the UMB Campus!Lombard3BR,2BA$1.13
Howard Row2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Multi-Family Lofts Units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Mulberry at Park3 Bedroom - 60%3BR,2BA$1.68
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Waterloo Place ApartmentsCalvert 1BR1BR,1BA$1.94
Franklin Lofts & Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore City

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore City?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore City, MD with pricing that ranges from $895 to $4,705. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore City ranging from $1,000 to $3,995.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore City ranges from $1,000 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,139.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore City range from $1,100 to $4,705, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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