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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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property at 217 E Preston St

217 E Preston St

BaltimoreMD21202

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 307 Dolphin St

307 Dolphin St

BaltimoreMD21217

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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property at 2572 McCulloh St

2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217

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Barclay, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 Mary Harvin House priced from $575. Penn Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Barclay apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$575
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
Columbus School1 bdr1BR,1BA$720
EastView on the AvenueTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$865
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$883
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barclay, MD

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barclay area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Multi-Family Lofts Units in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Barclay apartment is the 800 E North Ave Model at 800 E North Ave, Unit B starting at $1,750 with a $1.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Multi-Family Lofts Units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
800 E North Ave, Unit B800 E North Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
Prosper On FayetteThe Belvedere4BR,4BA$0.91
Guardian HouseStudio/1 Bath - AStudio ,1BA$0.91
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.92
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
Mary Harvin House1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Barclay, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Baltimore, MD. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, 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 Barclay Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barclay?

The cheapest apartment in Barclay is Mary Harvin House which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Barclay costs $4,215.

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 292 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 $694 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barclay.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.