Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baltimore, MD from $400 (52 Rentals)

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Charm City Commute: The Best Baltimore Neighborhoods for Renting Near Top Employers

Explore the best places to live in Baltimore, from Charles Village to Fells Point, with a guide for employees of the city's major employers.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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Franconia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franconia Apartments

4408 Franconia DrBaltimore, MD 21206
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Nottingham South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nottingham South

707 Nottingham RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Mayflower Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayflower Apartments

4004-4012 Biddison LnBaltimore, MD 21206
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1214 Eutaw Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1214 Eutaw Pl

1214 Eutaw PlBaltimore, MD 21217
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The Eleanor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Eleanor

3400 Auchentoroly TerBaltimore, MD 21217
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Baltimore's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Baltimore and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sarah Bregel

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Howard Row
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Row

407-415 N Howard StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Canton Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canton Overlook

1617 Broening HwyBaltimore, MD 21224
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INGLESIDE RIDGE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

INGLESIDE RIDGE

1627 Ingleside AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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The Dorothy J
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorothy J

3915 Liberty Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Queen Anne Belvedere
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Anne Belvedere

1214-1224 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Park Charles
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Charles

218 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21201
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19 E Fayette St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 E Fayette St

19 E Fayette StBaltimore, MD 21202

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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The Greenbriar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Greenbriar

7229 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21208

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Baltimore Student Housing - Find your perfect rental! Explore top neighborhoods near Baltimore colleges & universities for vibrant student living.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in Baltimore is Penn Square I which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Baltimore costs $1,733.

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 54,728 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 $714 which is $1,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Charm City Commute: The Best Baltimore Neighborhoods for Renting Near Top Employers

Written by: Sarah Bregel

Baltimore, Maryland may have a reputation for being crime-ridden and dirty (you really hurt us, The Wire). But honestly, as a longtime resident, I have to let you in on something: that couldn't be further from the truth.

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimores Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

Written by: Sarah Bregel

Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.