Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbutus Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Kendale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kendale Apartments

1037 Maiden Choice LnBaltimore, MD 21229
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Coventry Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Manor

532 Coventry RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Leeds Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leeds Avenue

1005 Leeds AveBaltimore, MD 21229
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Mallow Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mallow Hills

220-228 Stonecroft RdBaltimore, MD 21229
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Hillside Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Park

4902 Parkton CtBaltimore, MD 21229

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Cherry Tree Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Tree Manor

105 Egges LnCatonsville, MD 21228
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Arbutus, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arbutus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arbutus area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaklee Village Apartments priced from $945. Riverview Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Arbutus apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklee Village Apartments1B1BR,1BA$945
Riverview Townhomes1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$949
College Gardens & Melbourne Apts /Townhouses1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$973
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Vine1BR,1BA$1,040
Arbuta Arms Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Brighton Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,109
Ivy Crossing at Catonsville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Abbey Square1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,278
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1BA$1,395
Lawyers Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbutus, MD

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arbutus area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Car Garage Model at Forge Overlook in the in the Violetville neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Arbutus apartment is the Two Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master Model at Orchard Club Apartments starting at $1,879 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Autumn View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbutus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forge Overlook3 Bed 1 Car Garage3BR,2.75BA$1.52
Orchard Club ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath Twin Master2BR,2BA$1.75
Williston Apartments & TownhomesThe Chesapeake2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Catons Villas South Townhomes2 Bd/1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Riverview Townhomes3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.48
Arbuta Arms Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Brighton Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.45
Hillside Park2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Ivy Crossing at Catonsville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Oaklee Village Apartments1BDRU1BR,1BA$1.71
Caral Gardens Apartments and TownhomesThe Vine1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arbutus, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #154

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Arbutus Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arbutus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arbutus?

The cheapest apartment in Arbutus is Oaklee Village Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Arbutus costs $2,238.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arbutus?

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 4 regular apartments in Arbutus 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 Arbutus?

Cheap apartments in Arbutus have an average cost of $133 which is $2,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbutus.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!