
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burleith-Leighton Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (178 Rentals)
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1927 Harlem Ave

4626 Reisterstown Rd

710 N Fulton Ave

2933 Presstman St

2311 Anoka Ave

2922 Grantley Ave

3412 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

4310 Ridgewood Ave

3113 Presbury St
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2501 Linden Ave

614 Ashburton St

1920 Harlem Ave

1607 Division St

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

1211 Poplar Grove St

823 N Woodington Rd

2817 Presstman St

306 N Fremont Ave

3832 Cottage Ave
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4626 Reisterstown Rd

1615 N Ellamont St

3806 Harlem Ave

3817 Cottage Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

2207 Whittier Ave

2933 Presstman St

1607 Division St

4626 Reisterstown Rd

833 N Fulton Ave
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627 Denison St

1025 N Carey St

710 N Fulton Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

2922 Grantley Ave

1211 Poplar Grove St

3010 Arunah Ave

3010 Virginia Ave

210 N Mount St

3113 Presbury St
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Cold Spring Lane

1232 W Lafayette Ave

1633 N Payson St

2311 Anoka Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

825 N Fulton Ave

3412 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

Palmer Court

2326 McCulloh St

2326 McCulloh St
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Burleith-Leighton, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burleith-Leighton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleith-Leighton Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $875 | $2,604 |
| Burleith-Leighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $650 | $3,173 |
| Burleith-Leighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $775 | $3,934 |
| Burleith-Leighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $895 | $4,725 |
| Burleith-Leighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $1,079 | $3,130 |
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Cheapest Available Burleith-Leighton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burleith-Leighton area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) priced from $628. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Burleith-Leighton apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $628 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cold Spring Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $1,059 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burleith-Leighton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| HH Cresmont | 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) | 4BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor | 3404 Alto Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1 | 1718 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1716 McCulloh St, Unit 2 | 1716 McCulloh St | Studio ,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burleith-Leighton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Burleith-Leighton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burleith-Leighton is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burleith-Leighton?
The cheapest apartment in Burleith-Leighton is The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+) which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in Burleith-Leighton costs $1,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burleith-Leighton?
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 129 regular apartments in Burleith-Leighton 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 Burleith-Leighton?
Cheap apartments in Burleith-Leighton have an average cost of $896 which is $949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burleith-Leighton.
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