
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baltimore Highlands Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (59 Rentals)
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3325 E Monument St

EastView on the Avenue

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Raven Run Apartments

Queen Esther Apartments

3611 Ravenwood Ave

0 N Linwood Ave

Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes

6605 O'Donnell St
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527 Oldham St, Unit 2nd Floor

Boston Crossing

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3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement

Chapel Green Apartments

6518 Brown Ave

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6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C

Forrest Street

Ashland Commons

3535 Lyndale Ave

The Brixton AHR LLC
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427 S Conkling St

The Caroline AHR LLC

6201 Eastern Ave

The Hamlet Lofts

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Highland Haus

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Marketplace at Fells Point

1637 Fleet St

521 S Wolfe St

Avalon 555 President

Ministry Lofts at St. Michael's
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6600 Detroit Ave

Distillery Apartments

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2105 Eastern Ave, Unit Studio Apartment

1700 N Gay St

Washington Hill Mutual Homes, Inc- Co-op

Moravia Arms Apartments

Moravia Gardens

Collington Commons

Sojourner Place at Oliver

Moravia Park Drive
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Somerset Court

The Ella at Somerset

Preston Place

1618 Bank

Broadway Overlook

Canton Overlook

The Madison
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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 | $1,810 | $1,300 | $5,556 |
| Baltimore Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $850 | $5,767 |
| Baltimore Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Baltimore Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,040 | $5,720 |
| Baltimore Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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 Portside Apartments priced from $683. EastView on the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Baltimore Highlands apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| EastView on the Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Columbus School | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1,053 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baltimore Highlands area is the $1.13 price per square foot 409 S Spring St Model at 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 in the in the Fells Point neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Baltimore Highlands apartment is the 1709 Bank St Model at 1709 Bank St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 S Spring St, Unit #3 | 409 S Spring St | 3BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| 1709 Bank St, Unit 2 | 1709 Bank St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Patterson Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Orchard Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C | 6729 Youngstown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 3129 Eastern Ave, Unit Basement | 3129 Eastern Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $1,053.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baltimore Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Baltimore Highlands is Portside Apartments which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Baltimore Highlands costs $2,585.
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 68 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 $572 which is $2,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baltimore Highlands.
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