Cheap Homes for Rent in Baltimore County, MD from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Baltimore County.

property at 22 Hazel Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Hazel Ave

LansdowneMD21227

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property at 49 Briarwood Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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49 Briarwood Rd

CatonsvilleMD21228
property at 1032 Flagtree Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1032 Flagtree Ln

PikesvilleMD21208
property at 2939 Cornwall Rd

$1,075 - $1,090

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2939 Cornwall Rd

DundalkMD21222

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property at 8405 Dogwood Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8405 Dogwood Rd

Windsor MillMD21244

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Cheapest Available Baltimore County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore County, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Lansdowne Gardens in the South Baltimore neighborhood priced from $655. Maiden Choice Apartments in the Violetville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lansdowne Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$655
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses1 bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$765
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex Studio 1BathStudio,1BA$803
Hartland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore County, MD

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes in the in the Essex neighborhood starting from $1,723. The second greatest value Baltimore County apartment is the The Ashford Model at The Residences at Brookside Commons starting at $2,310 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Owings Mills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foxridge Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Brookside CommonsThe Ashford2BR,2BA$1.38
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Cardiff Charles Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Carriage Hill Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,3633BR,2BA$1.41
Taylor Park Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Terrace1 Bed Condo style1BR,1BA$1.17
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Painters Mill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Middle River Overlook2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore County

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore County?

There are currently 551 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore County, MD with pricing that ranges from $650 to $9,281. There are also 329 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore County ranging from $650 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baltimore County ranges from $650 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,436.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baltimore County range from $1,020 to $5,924, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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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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