
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berea Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (312 Rentals)
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3445 Juneway

3009 Federal St

5019 Belair Rd

2103 Belair Rd

3009 Federal St

2001 Boone St

5114 Belair Rd

5114 Belair Rd

2103 Belair Rd
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3325 E Monument St

2001 Boone St

1233 N Luzerne Ave

5112 Belair Rd

3718 E Lombard St

716 E 23rd St

716 E 23rd St

3718 E Lombard St

2317 Barclay St

2317 Barclay St
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2518 Barclay St

2518 Barclay St

Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses

2926 E Fayette St

1729 N Caroline St

1729 N Caroline St

Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments

1729 N Caroline St

3520 E Fayette St

2518 Barclay St
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2317 Barclay St

146 N East Ave

1729 N Caroline St

214 S Regester St

902 Gorsuch Ave

2726 Beryl Ave

Oak Hill Townhomes

2701 N Calvert St, Unit Main House

1721 Guilford Ave, Unit Room 1

2811 N Calvert St
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307 Whitridge Ave

1611 St Paul St

2800 The Alameda

2800 The Alameda

3712 Parkside Dr, Unit 1B

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2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1

1809 E Pratt St

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Saint Paul Regency

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Berea, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Berea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $744 | $3,270 |
| Berea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $500 | $4,490 |
| Berea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Berea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,040 | $5,930 |
| Berea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $909 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 312 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Berea Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Berea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berea area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbus School Limited Partnership priced from $720. Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $744. Here are the most affordable Berea apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments | 1 bedroom Junior apartment | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 221-223 E Preston St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| The Essential | 4BR | 4BR,2BA | $909 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berea, MD
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berea 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 Berea 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 Berea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 Hudson St | 3001 Hudson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 511 Rappolla St, Unit Bayview hospital | 511 Rappolla St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 446 N Linwood Ave | 446 N Linwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Barclay Greenmount | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1719 Saint Paul St | 1719 Saint Paul St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Columbus School Limited Partnership | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath J | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2503 N Calvert St, Unit 1 | 2503 N Calvert St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBerea, Baltimore, MD
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Berea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Berea is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Berea?
The cheapest apartment in Berea is Columbus School Limited Partnership which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Berea costs $3,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Berea?
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 69 regular apartments in Berea 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 Berea?
Cheap apartments in Berea have an average cost of $795 which is $3,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berea.
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