
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Baltimore Highlands area of Baltimore.


2726 Beryl Ave

Raven Run Apartments

Columbus School

2803 Edison Hwy

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

EastView on the Avenue
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Chapel Green Apartments

Boston Crossing

Queen Esther Apartments

215 S Eaton St

Forrest Street

Ashland Commons

Distillery Apartments

3535 Lyndale Ave

1709 Fleet St
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1522 E Baltimore St

41 S Highland Ave

419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl

427 S Conkling St

2927 Edison Hwy

The Hamlet Lofts

Marketplace at Fells Point

530 S Bond St

1637 Fleet St

3400 E Baltimore St
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421 S Broadway

Washington Hill Mutual Homes, Inc- Co-op
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Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baltimore Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,300 | $3,249 |
| Baltimore Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $845 | $4,950 |
| Baltimore Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $941 | $5,519 |
| Baltimore Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,045 | $5,720 |
| Baltimore Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,380 | $2,590 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Baltimore Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baltimore Highlands area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Portside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $821. Here are the most affordable Baltimore Highlands apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Columbus School | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $941 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Two Bedroom C | 2BR,1BA | $980 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1,053 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Sequoia | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore Highlands area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 Gusryan St Model at 419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Baltimore Highlands apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths Model at Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,906 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Patterson Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baltimore Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 Gusryan St, Unit 419 Gusryan Street 1st fl | 419 Gusryan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 6601 Gary Ave, Unit 2 | 6601 Gary Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 6519 O'Donnell St, Unit 2 | 6519 O'Donnell St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mary Harvin House | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Two Bedroom C | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBaltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #108
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD
Highlandtown Elementary #215
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Maryland, including Baltimore. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baltimore Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Baltimore Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baltimore Highlands is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Baltimore Highlands is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Baltimore Highlands costs $2,586.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baltimore Highlands?
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 65 regular apartments in Baltimore Highlands 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 Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Baltimore Highlands have an average cost of $581 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore Highlands.
Expert Rental Resources
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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