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property at 427 S Augusta Ave
$600 - $850
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427 S Augusta Ave

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property at 3627 Pulaski Hwy
$600 - $800
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3627 Pulaski Hwy

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 716 E 23rd St
$650 - $2,000
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716 E 23rd St

BaltimoreMD21218
property at 1607 Division St
$650 - $750
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1607 Division St

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 1228 Glyndon Ave
$650 - $750
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1228 Glyndon Ave

BaltimoreMD21223
property at 615 N Rosedale St
$650 - $800
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615 N Rosedale St

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$650 - $1,350
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210 N Mount St

BaltimoreMD21223
property at 3113 Presbury St
$650 - $700
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3113 Presbury St

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property at 4613 Asbury Ave
$700
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4613 Asbury Ave

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1025 N Carey St

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2003 Hollins St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baltimore, MD

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Baltimore, MD area range in price from $550 to $24,550 with an overall median price of $1,762. The three Baltimore neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brooklyn at $1,040, Upton at $1,065, and Bridgeview at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baltimore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brooklyn$1,040$55010
Upton$1,065$65015
Bridgeview$1,075$55058
Panway$1,135$70047
Parkside$1,195$60089
Dolfield$1,200$55029
Northwest Baltimore$1,200$55030
Keniworth Park$1,221$80051
Arcadia$1,225$650132
Belair Parkside$1,226$650137

Cheapest Available Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House in the Inner Harbor neighborhood priced from $575. 837 North Fulton Avenue in the Inner Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baltimore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$575
837 North Fulton Avenue1BR/0.5BA1BR,$600
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$600
Park View at WoodlawnOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$605
Parkside Gardens Apartments and TownhousesStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$695
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mulberry at ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$739
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Gardenvillage Apartments & Townhouses1 bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1118 William St Model at 1118 William St, Unit #2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Baltimore apartment is the 1038 S Charles St Model at 1038 S Charles St, Unit 1038 starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1118 William St, Unit #21118 William St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
1038 S Charles St, Unit 10381038 S Charles St2BR,2BA$0.89
3001 Lawina Rd, Unit Unit 13001 Lawina Rd2BR,1BA$0.97
300 S Gilmor St, Unit Unit 2300 S Gilmor St3BR,2BA$0.95
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
Maiden Choice ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.74
Symphony Homes at Purdue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.87
3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit 33306 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.96
Mary Harvin House1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$0.83
Park View at WoodlawnOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Baltimore Overview

The United States is home to a rich and diverse range of cities. New England in particular is home to some of the oldest cities in the nation. Few cities have as much historical, cultural and economic significance as Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore rests in the northern part of Chesapeake Bay, north of Washington D.C. and just southwest of Philadelphia. It boasts a population of around 622,000 making it the largest city in the state of Maryland. It is just dense enough to feel like a big city but not quite large enough for you to become overwhelmed, and the layout of this impressive city gives it a smaller feel. The city is home to many universities, professional sports teams and shopping centers making it an ideal location no matter your interests.

Why live in Baltimore, MD?

The biggest reason to choose Baltimore is because when you do you become a part of the family. Baltimore has such a rich culture that is not to be found anywhere else in the world. By making this city your home you are enriching your own cultural awareness and becoming a part of one of the most historical parts of the United States. The city is smart and savvy and you are bound to find exponential enjoyment as you spend more time here.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baltimore is under $765.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in Baltimore is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Baltimore costs $1,762.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baltimore?

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 42,115 regular apartments in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Baltimore have an average cost of $729 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore.

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