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Central Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Avon priced from $675. Vivo Living Baltimore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable Central Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avon0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$675
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$883
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)StudioStudio,1BA$983
1706 Bolton St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
28 E Mount Vernon PlStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Mulberry at ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Baltimore, MD

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Baltimore 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 Central Baltimore apartment is the 30 E Preston St Model at 30 E Preston St, Unit B starting at $2,790 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2030 Park Ave, Unit #12030 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
30 E Preston St, Unit B30 E Preston St3BR,3BA$0.96
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
20 E Eager St, Unit 2a20 E Eager StStudio ,1BA$1.22
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
2314 Eutaw Pl, Unit 32314 Eutaw Pl3BR,1BA$1.08
1205 St Paul St, Unit #41205 St Paul St3BR,1BA$1.08
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
10-16 E Chase StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Central Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Central Baltimore, Baltimore, and the greater Baltimore area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Baltimore is under $1,009.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in Central Baltimore is Hampton Court Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Central Baltimore costs $1,962.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Baltimore?

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 160 regular apartments in Central Baltimore 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 Central Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in Central Baltimore have an average cost of $605 which is $1,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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