Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (141 Rentals)

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property at 428 N Lakewood Ave

$650 - $725

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$650 - $725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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428 N Lakewood Ave

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750 - $2,650

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$750 - $2,650
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$750 - $2,650

1 To 5 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available May 1

2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224

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property at 214 S Regester St

$950 - $1,000

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$950 - $1,000
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$950 - $1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

214 S Regester St

BaltimoreMD21231
property at 315 S Newkirk St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 26

315 S Newkirk St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 1108 N Bond St

$975 - $1,175

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1108 N Bond St

BaltimoreMD21213

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property at 500 N Rose St

$1,100

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$1,100
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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500 N Rose St

BaltimoreMD21205
property at 1200 N Eden St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1200 N Eden St

BaltimoreMD21213

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Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Baltimore Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baltimore Highlands area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Portside Apartments priced from $821. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $923. Here are the most affordable Baltimore Highlands apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portside Apartments2A2BR,1BA$821
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$923
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$945
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
EastView on the AvenueThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,040
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Merlot1BR,1BA$1,050
Somerset Court2 Bedroom/1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore Highlands area is the $1.60 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Patterson Park Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Patterson Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Somerset Court3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small3BR,1BA$1.32
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C6729 Youngstown Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
729 Oldham St, Unit Basement729 Oldham St1BR,1BA$1.50
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
19 S Broadway, Unit 2F19 S Broadway1BR,1BA$1.88
Portside Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.33

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Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baltimore Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Baltimore Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Baltimore Highlands is at HOHM listed at $1,445.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baltimore Highlands Apartment is $878 at Portside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baltimore Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baltimore Highlands is starting from $821 at Portside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Baltimore Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Baltimore Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EastView on the Avenue and starts from $1,040.

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