
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Berea Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (304 Rentals)
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716 E 23rd St

2001 Boone St

4217 Moravia Rd

5019 Belair Rd

3009 Federal St

3009 Federal St

3718 E Lombard St

3325 E Monument St

1233 N Luzerne Ave
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5112 Belair Rd

1614 E 28th St, Unit I, Unit I

428 N Lakewood Ave

428 N Lakewood Ave

2322 Aiken St

3819 Woodlea Ave, Unit Rooms for rent

Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses

428 N Lakewood Ave

428 N Lakewood Ave

2103 Belair Rd
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2926 E Fayette St

2123 Sinclair Ln

3718 E Lombard St

Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments

Oak Hill Townhomes

3520 E Fayette St

5112 Belair Rd

902 Gorsuch Ave

5112 Belair Rd

2726 Beryl Ave
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127 N Patterson Park Ave

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302 Folcroft St, Unit 2nd Floor Apt, Unit 2nd Floor Apt

2811 N Calvert St

22 Light

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Saint Paul Regency

Raven Run Apartments

Queen Esther Apartments

3712 Parkside Dr, Unit Unit 1C

4243 Shamrock Ave
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3402 Noble St

214 S Regester St

148 N E Ave

404 Venable Ave

315 S Newkirk St

1323 N Kenwood Ave

1108 N Bond St

2324 Essex street - 3rd Floor

Earl Court

3030 E Monument St
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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 | $1,565 | $708 | $3,340 |
| Berea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $550 | $6,343 |
| Berea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $950 | $7,745 |
| Berea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,040 | $5,596 |
| Berea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,300 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Berea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Berea area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses priced from $708. Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable Berea apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Gardens Apartments and Townhouses | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $708 |
| Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments | 1 bedroom Junior apartment | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Oak Hill Townhomes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Mayflower | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Raven Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berea, MD
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berea area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Calvert Property in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Berea apartment is the 3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small Model at Somerset Court starting at $1,583 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Property | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Somerset Court | 3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 19 E Fayette St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1719 Saint Paul St | 1719 Saint Paul St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1504 Upshire Road - 8219 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 729 Oldham St, Unit Basement | 729 Oldham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 Goodnow Hill and Franconia Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Berea costs $4,250.
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 91 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 $1,156 which is $3,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Berea.
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