
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carroll South Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (119 Rentals)
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1927 Harlem Ave

2933 Presstman St

710 N Fulton Ave

2838 Washington Blvd

3113 Presbury St

427 S Augusta Ave

2838 Washington Blvd

300 Marydell Rd

50 Gorman Ave, Unit A
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100 N Hilton St

1607 Division St

888 W Lombard St, Unit Unit B

1920 Harlem Ave, Unit 0823

614 Ashburton St

50 Gorman Ave

420 Rosecroft Terrace

1927 Harlem Ave

2817 Presstman St

3806 Harlem Ave
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306 N Fremont Ave

1615 N Ellamont St

823 N Woodington Rd

1211 Poplar Grove St

4936 W Hills Rd

6 S Franklintown Rd

3523 Edmondson Ave, Unit P-112

1211 Poplar Grove St

529 S Longwood St

101 Edgewood St
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710 N Fulton Ave

888 W Lombard St, Unit Unit B

627 Denison St

2933 Presstman St

1025 N Carey St

833 N Fulton Ave

3523 Edmondson Ave

1255 Sargeant St

210 N Mount St

3010 Arunah Ave
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6 S Franklintown Rd

1607 Division St

3113 Presbury St

1920 Harlem Ave

1232 W Lafayette Ave

300 Marydell Rd

2003 Hollins St

1633 N Payson St

1421 S Carey St, Unit C2

123 Parkin St
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Carroll South, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carroll South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll South Studio Apartments | $1,176 | $700 | $1,585 |
| Carroll South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $550 | $1,960 |
| Carroll South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $975 | $2,500 |
| Carroll South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,105 | $3,275 |
| Carroll South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,565 | $1,565 |
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Cheapest Available Carroll South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carroll South area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Maiden Choice Apartments priced from $700. North Avenue Gateway II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Carroll South apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Choice Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Penn Square I | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
| HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Ten Hills | 0BR 1BA (380) | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Oaklee Village Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Woodington West Apartments | The Edgewood | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
| Westview on the Avenue | Russell | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carroll South, MD
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carroll South area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Carroll South apartment is the 414 S Augusta Ave Model at 414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414 starting at $2,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Violetville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carroll South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| 414 S Augusta Ave, Unit 414 | 414 S Augusta Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 1017 Hollins St | 1017 Hollins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1 | 1718 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1716 McCulloh St, Unit 2 | 1716 McCulloh St | Studio ,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Maiden Choice Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.74 |
| HI-1911 W Baltimore St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| HI-1001 W Lafayette Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Penn Square I | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarroll South, Baltimore, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carroll South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carroll South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carroll South is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carroll South?
The cheapest apartment in Carroll South is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Carroll South costs $1,655.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carroll South?
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 47 regular apartments in Carroll South 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 Carroll South?
Cheap apartments in Carroll South have an average cost of $707 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carroll South.
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