
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burleith-Leighton Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $490 (251 Rentals)
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700 N Rosedale St

1026 Poplar Grove St

823 N Woodington Rd

4626 Reisterstown Rd

509 Mosher St

2848 Edgecombe Cir S

3106 Sequoia Ave

525 Normandy Ave

525 Normandy Ave
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4310 Ridgewood Ave

4310 Ridgewood Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

3113 Presbury St

615 N Rosedale St

1607 Division St

3412 Gwynns Falls Pkwy

2207 Whittier Ave

3113 Presbury St

306 N Fremont Ave
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1025 N Carey St

710 N Fulton Ave

627 Denison St

3523 Edmondson Ave

2732 Reisterstown Rd, Unit 3

Midtown at Coppin Heights

1633 N Payson St

2018 N Monroe St

1216 W Lafayette Ave, Unit UnitB - Front Bedroom
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709 N Carrollton Ave, Unit 1A

Palmer Court

2501 Linden Ave

2903 Winchester St

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834 N Carey St, Unit 3

2326 McCulloh St

602 Denison St

1927 Harlem Ave

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3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit 3

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill
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3509 Edmondson Ave

3900 Garrison Blvd

4108 Groveland Ave

3011 Garrison Blvd

1744 W North Ave

1920 Harlem Ave

2311 Anoka Ave

Westview on the Avenue

1621 Park Ave

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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 | $1,379 | $925 | $2,040 |
| Burleith-Leighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $550 | $3,234 |
| Burleith-Leighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $875 | $4,402 |
| Burleith-Leighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,094 | $3,555 |
| Burleith-Leighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $1,160 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 251 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Burleith-Leighton Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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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 Penn Square I priced from $600. 837 North Fulton Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Burleith-Leighton apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 837 North Fulton Avenue | 1BR/0.5BA | 1BR, | $600 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Midtown at Coppin Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Palmer Court | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| 1621 Park Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3001 Lawina Rd Model at 3001 Lawina Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Union Rowe starting at $1,379 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 Lawina Rd, Unit 1 | 3001 Lawina Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Union Rowe | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 3306 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit 3 | 3306 Auchentoroly Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burleith-Leighton?
The cheapest apartment in Burleith-Leighton is Penn Square I which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Burleith-Leighton costs $1,444.
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 71 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 $480 which is $964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burleith-Leighton.
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