
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canton Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (94 Rentals)
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428 N Lakewood Ave

428 N Lakewood Ave

3718 E Lombard St

1233 N Luzerne Ave

3325 E Monument St

428 N Lakewood Ave

428 N Lakewood Ave

428 N Lakewood Ave

2926 E Fayette St
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2726 Beryl Ave

127 N Patterson Park Ave, Unit Appartement Basement

Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+

Queen Esther Apartments

10 S Ann St

148 N East Ave

148 N E Ave

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527 Oldham St, Unit 2nd Floor

2324 Essex street - 3rd Floor

3030 E Monument St
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0 N Linwood Ave

723 N Patterson Park Ave

611 Maude Ave

EastView on the Avenue

Boston Crossing

6605 O'Donnell St

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729 Oldham St, Unit Basement

520 Baltic Ave

Chapel Green Apartments

510 Arsan Ave
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6518 Brown Ave

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6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C

Ashland Commons

Distillery Apartments

427 S Conkling St

6512 Cleveland Ave

618 N Bouldin St

1732 Gough St

2114 Moyer St

The Hamlet Lofts
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6201 Eastern Ave

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Highland Haus

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Marketplace at Fells Point

Center Place Apartments

1700 N Gay St

Washington Hill Mutual Homes, Inc- Co-op

Mary Harvin House

Somerset Court

Sojourner Place at Oliver

Collington Commons
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Canton, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Studio Apartments | $1,811 | $945 | $3,419 |
| Canton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $850 | $4,990 |
| Canton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $950 | $8,876 |
| Canton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,040 | $5,765 |
| Canton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Canton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Canton area of Baltimore, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Portside Apartments priced from $821. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $923. Here are the most affordable Canton apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portside Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $821 |
| Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Dundalk Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Foundry by the Park | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Boston Crossing | 1BR/1BA The Merlot | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1,053 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canton, MD
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canton area is the $1.43 price per square foot 1709 Bank St Model at 1709 Bank St, Unit 2 in the in the Fells Point neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Canton apartment is the 3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small Model at Somerset Court starting at $1,583 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 Bank St, Unit 2 | 1709 Bank St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Somerset Court | 3 Bedroom/1 Bath Small | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Ashland Commons | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Queen Esther Apartments | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 6729 Youngstown Ave, Unit C | 6729 Youngstown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Chapel Green Apartments | The Crape Myrtle | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| EastView on the Avenue | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 729 Oldham St, Unit Basement | 729 Oldham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Portside Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Foundry by the Park | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCanton, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #100
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Canton, Baltimore, MD
Highlandtown Elementary #215
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Canton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canton is under $1,053.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canton?
The cheapest apartment in Canton is Portside Apartments which is listed at $878, while the average apartment in Canton costs $2,615.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canton?
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 54 regular apartments in Canton 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 Canton?
Cheap apartments in Canton have an average cost of $678 which is $1,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canton.
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