Cheap Homes for Rent in Baltimore County, MD from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Baltimore County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore County, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Pikeswood Park Apartments in the McDonogh Oaks neighborhood priced from $655. Portside Apartments in the Canton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $683. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pikeswood Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$683
Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses1 bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$751
Hartland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
St Agnes ApartmentsJr. 1 bathStudio,1BA$933
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$940
Foundry by the ParkLiberty1BR,1BA$950
Glenwood Gardens ApartmentsStudio- All utilities includedStudio,1BA$954
Mansfield Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$976
Liberty Springs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore County, MD

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 503 Academy Rd Model at 503 Academy Rd, Unit UnitB in the in the Irvington neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Baltimore County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Walnut Grove Townhomes* starting at $1,940 with a $1.21 price per square foot . 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.
503 Academy Rd, Unit UnitB503 Academy Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Taylor Park Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$1.34
Prescott Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Pikeswood Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Dutch Village2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.18
Skylark Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 1,003 sqft2BR,1BA$1.29
Hyde Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Kenwood Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore County

What type of rentals are currently available in Baltimore County?

There are currently 537 Apartments for Rent in Baltimore County, MD with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,451. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baltimore County ranging from $495 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 $495 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,959.

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 $6,149, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $495 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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