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307 Dolphin St

BaltimoreMD21217

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716 Dolphin St

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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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. 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 Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970
Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)StudioStudio,1BA$983

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2030 Park Ave Model at 2030 Park Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 2248 Brookfield Ave Model at 2248 Brookfield Ave, Unit Apt. 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.11 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.
2030 Park Ave, Unit #12030 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
2248 Brookfield Ave, Unit Apt. 22248 Brookfield Ave3BR,2BA$1.11
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
3306 Powhatan Ave, Unit 2nd floor south3306 Powhatan Ave1BR,1BA$1.02
Penn Square2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.80
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burleith-Leighton, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #218

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $983.

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 $1,800.

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 39 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 $552 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burleith-Leighton.

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