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property at 1232 W Lafayette Ave

$780 - $1,100

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$780 - $1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1232 W Lafayette Ave

BaltimoreMD21217

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 4024 Hilton Rd

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

4024 Hilton Rd, Unit Apt 2

4024 Hilton Rd
BaltimoreMD21215

Charm City Commute: The Best Baltimore Neighborhoods for Renting Near Top Employers

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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
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
Live 501S1AStudio,1BA$970
Westview on the AvenueRussell2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burleith-Leighton area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2920 Auchentoroly Ter Model at 2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A2 in the in the Druid Hill Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Burleith-Leighton apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom) Model at HH Cresmont starting at $1,079 with a $0.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2920 Auchentoroly Ter, Unit Unit A22920 Auchentoroly Ter2BR,1BA$0.89
HH Cresmont4 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms (leased per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.67
The Chateau and The RivieraRiviera - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Whitelock Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
1716 McCulloh St, Unit 21716 McCulloh StStudio ,1BA$0.88
Renaissance at Reservoir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Penn Square I1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.09

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Burleith-Leighton

What type of rentals are currently available in Burleith-Leighton?

There are currently 847 Apartments for Rent in Burleith-Leighton, MD with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,600. There are also 303 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Burleith-Leighton ranging from $500 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Burleith-Leighton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Burleith-Leighton ranges from $500 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,437.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Burleith-Leighton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Burleith-Leighton range from $895 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,199 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,079.

Expert Rental Resources

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