Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnston Square Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (38 Rentals)

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225 N Calvert
$1,531 - $2,942
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225 N Calvert

225 N Calvert StBaltimore, MD 21202
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The Quill by Alta
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$1,581 - $3,931
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The Quill by Alta

1900 S Hanover StBaltimore, MD 21230
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Lillian Jones Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillian Jones Apartments

1303 Greenmount AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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221-223 E Preston St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221-223 E Preston St

221-223 E Preston StBaltimore, MD 21202

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The Preston Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston Apartments

218 E Preston StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Johnston Square, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnston Square area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at 221-223 E Preston St priced from $850. The Essential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Johnston Square apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
221-223 E Preston St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
The Essential4BR4BR,2BA$909
Foundry by the ParkLiberty1BR,1BA$975
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$980
Oak Grove by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
The Apartments at Charles PlazaCharles Towers StudioStudio,1BA$1,026
Vision on LombardDStudio,1BA$1,045
Phoenix on ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
VIVO Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
300 W Fayette St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston Square, MD

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston Square area is the $1.70 price per square foot Franklin Model at TowsonTown Place Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Johnston Square apartment is the The Kent Model at The Falls at Roland Park starting at $2,095 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Tuscany-Canterbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnston Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TowsonTown Place ApartmentsFranklin3BR,2BA$1.70
The Falls at Roland ParkThe Kent3BR,2BA$1.63
Symphony Center Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.72
Nine East 33rd4x24BR,2BA$1.30
Flora ParkThe Evergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Chesapeake Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Algonquin ApartmentsLarge One bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Oak Grove by OneWallTwo Bedroom - Large2BR,1BA$1.64
300 W Fayette St0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.64
Foundry by the ParkLiberty1BR,1BA$1.55

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Johnston Square, Baltimore, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johnston Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johnston Square is at 221-223 E Preston St listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnston Square Apartment is $975 at Foundry by the Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnston Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnston Square is starting from $1,153 at Oak Grove by OneWall.

What is the most affordable Johnston Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnston Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Whitemarsh and starts from $1,695.

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