
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barclay Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (315 Rentals)
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888 W Lombard St

2115 N Charles St

837 N Fulton Ave

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

888 W Lombard St

1763 Montpelier St

2207 Whittier Ave

888 W Lombard St

2003 Hollins St
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Oak Hill Townhomes

The Lyn

1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

834 N Carey St, Unit 3

3320 Auchentoroly Terrace

2726 Beryl Ave

7 S Carrollton Ave

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Saint Paul Courts
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2708 Saint Paul St, Unit 2FF

Hampton Court Apartments

Cathedral St 300

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20 N Carey St, Unit 3

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314 N Calhoun St, Unit 1

1721 Guilford Ave

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

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15 E Read St

Saint Paul Regency

St Paul St 817

Queen Esther Apartments

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1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1

Winston Estates

910 Edmondson Ave

St James Place

Live 501

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F
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EastView on the Avenue

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

2136 N Fulton Ave

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1815 E 29th St, Unit 1

2572 McCulloh St

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Earl Court

The James

The Calvert School Apartments

1507 Edmondson Ave

810 St Paul St
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Barclay, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barclay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Studio Apartments | $1,404 | $600 | $2,693 |
| Barclay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $500 | $4,302 |
| Barclay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $949 | $5,541 |
| Barclay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,040 | $4,715 |
| Barclay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,000 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 315 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barclay Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Barclay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barclay area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Penn Square priced from $600. Oak Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Barclay apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Square | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay, MD
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barclay area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1005 N Arlington Ave Model at 1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Barclay apartment is the 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barclay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 N Arlington Ave, Unit Arlington A | 1005 N Arlington Ave | 4BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Penn Square | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBarclay, Baltimore, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Barclay, Baltimore, MD
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barclay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barclay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barclay is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay?
The cheapest apartment in Barclay is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Barclay costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barclay?
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 461 regular apartments in Barclay 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 Barclay?
Cheap apartments in Barclay have an average cost of $1,069 which is $3,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay.
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