Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (129 Rentals)

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property at 2926 E Fayette St

$750 - $2,650

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1 To 5 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2926 E Fayette St

BaltimoreMD21224
property at 1729 N Caroline St

$750 - $850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 30

1729 N Caroline 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

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property at 1200 N Eden St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1200 N Eden St

BaltimoreMD21213
property at 111 N Bethel St

$1,250 - $2,600

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 N Bethel St

BaltimoreMD21231

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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 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. The Essential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Baltimore Highlands apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$720
The Essential4BR4BR,2BA$909
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$950
Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,031
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,095
Boston Crossing1BR/1BA The Catalina1BR,1BA$1,160
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,182
Distillery Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Somerset Court2 Bedroom/1 Bath Small2BR,1BA$1,283

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore Highlands area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3001 Hudson St Model at 3001 Hudson St in the in the Canton neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Baltimore Highlands apartment is the 511 Rappolla St Model at 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Baltimore 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.
3001 Hudson St3001 Hudson St2BR,2BA$1.23
511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital511 Rappolla St2BR,1BA$0.73
446 N Linwood Ave446 N Linwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
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$1.38
Ashland CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Queen Esther Apartments2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.05
Raven Run Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.52
Columbus School Limited Partnership1 Bedroom/1 Bath J1BR,1BA$0.92

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

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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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Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore, MD

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

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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 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 $1,283.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Baltimore Highlands is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Baltimore Highlands costs $2,663.

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 31 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 $602 which is $2,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore Highlands.

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