
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Baltimore Highlands area of Baltimore.


Raven Run Apartments

2726 Beryl Ave

EastView on the Avenue

1637 Fleet St

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

Chapel Green Apartments

Boston Crossing
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2803 Edison Hwy

Forrest Street

Ashland Commons

3535 Lyndale Ave

215 S Eaton St

Distillery Apartments

1617 Eastern Ave

2030 E Baltimore St
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249 S Broadway

421 S Broadway

The Hamlet Lofts

6201 Eastern Ave

917 N Streeper St

2927 Edison Hwy

Highland Haus

Patterson Park Apartments
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1721 Bank St, Unit 1st Floor Unit A

Ministry Lofts at St. Michael's

1923 Ashland Ave

For Rent: Urban Luxury at 906 Trinity Street

1818 E Pratt St

434 Folcroft St

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 | $1,825 | $900 | $2,757 |
| Baltimore Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $845 | $6,950 |
| Baltimore Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $865 | $6,411 |
| Baltimore Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,040 | $5,280 |
| Baltimore Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $1,355 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 66 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. Columbus School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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 |
| Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Savannah | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Distillery Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD
As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baltimore Highlands area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1419 Bank St Model at 1419 Bank St, Unit #2 Loft Vaulted Ceiling in the in the Fells Point neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Baltimore Highlands apartment is the 709 S Broadway Model at 709 S Broadway, Unit 2A starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Fells Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 Bank St, Unit #2 Loft Vaulted Ceiling | 1419 Bank St | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 709 S Broadway, Unit 2A | 709 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Columbus School | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 6601 Gary Ave, Unit 2 | 6601 Gary Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1721 Bank St, Unit 1st Floor Unit A | 1721 Bank St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Portside Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 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 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBaltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #89
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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 $1,200.
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 $2,620.
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 20 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 $459 which is $2,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore Highlands.
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