Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Abell Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (182 Rentals)

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property at 2501 Linden Ave

2501 Linden Ave

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property at 2572 McCulloh St

2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217

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property at 307 E 25th St

307 E 25th St

BaltimoreMD21218

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Abell, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Abell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Abell area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Penn Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Abell apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$701
Oak Hill TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$830
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 Saint Paul St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Maplewood ApartmentsThe Pine CollectionStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Abell, MD

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Abell area is the $1.03 price per square foot 800 E North Ave Model at 800 E North Ave, Unit B in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Abell apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Calvert Property starting at $1,299 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Abell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 E North Ave, Unit B800 E North Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
4654 York Rd, Unit 34654 York Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
Columbus School2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.10
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Abell, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #71

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Baltimore. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Abell Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Abell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Abell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Abell is under $920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Abell?

The cheapest apartment in Abell is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Abell costs $3,407.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Abell?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 98 regular apartments in Abell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Abell?

Cheap apartments in Abell have an average cost of $667 which is $2,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Abell.

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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Written by: Trey Huguley

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