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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 North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Cold Spring Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Burleith-Leighton apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Cold Spring LaneTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Penn Square I2 Bedroom/1 Bath B2BR,1BA$797
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
Live 501S1AStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A2 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Druid Hill Park 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.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.69
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.89
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.67
500 W Fayette St.Camden4BR,2BA$0.80
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 31720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.80
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Burleith-Leighton costs $1,695.

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 51 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 $735 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burleith-Leighton.

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