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property at 307 Dolphin St

307 Dolphin St

BaltimoreMD21217
property at 2572 McCulloh St

2572 McCulloh St

BaltimoreMD21217

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 4000 Linkwood Rd

4000 Linkwood Rd

BaltimoreMD21210

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Burleith-Leighton, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

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 priced from $600. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Burleith-Leighton apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Square1 bdr1BR,1BA$600
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$647
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$952
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 246 W Lanvale St Model at 246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3 starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.95
246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3246 W Lanvale St2BR,1BA$1.18
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
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
622 Linnard St, Unit 2622 Linnard St2BR,1BA$1.18
Walbrook Mill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.06

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

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

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burleith-Leighton, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #156

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 compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Baltimore. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Burleith-Leighton Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

86 / 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 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 $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burleith-Leighton?

The cheapest apartment in Burleith-Leighton is Penn Square which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Burleith-Leighton costs $1,550.

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 68 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 $596 which is $954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burleith-Leighton.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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.