
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (153 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Baltimore area of Baltimore.


306 N Fremont Ave

The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 (19 W. Mulberry)

Mt. Vernon Properties

The Lyn

834 N Carey St, Unit 3

1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4

Renaissance at Reservoir Hill

Cathedral St 300

Hampton Court Apartments
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20 N Carey St, Unit 3

1721 Guilford Ave

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314 N Calhoun St, Unit 1

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

Saint Paul Regency

15 E Read St

St Paul St 817

910 Edmondson Ave

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1718 McCulloh St, Unit 1
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St James Place

Live 501

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F

Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)

2572 McCulloh St

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Earl Court

The James

936 N Calvert St

810 St Paul St

The Calvert School Apartments
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1507 Edmondson Ave

831 E Chase St

The Courtland

1918 McCulloh St

1611 St Paul St

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1005 N Arlington Ave

1720 St Paul St

2202 N Charles St

611 Park Avenue

300 W. Fayette Street
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Parsonage Place Apartments

8 Howard and The 305

222 Saratoga

1918 N Charles St

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Mulberry at Park

University Place Apartments

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124 E Trenton St, Unit 108

124 E Trenton St

2 W 21st St
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Central Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,430 | $600 | $2,449 |
| Central Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $700 | $4,302 |
| Central Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $949 | $5,677 |
| Central Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,094 | $4,715 |
| Central Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,000 | $3,130 |
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There are currently 153 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Central Baltimore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Renaissance at Reservoir Hill priced from $880. 22 Light has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Central Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| 22 Light | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Avon | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Saint Paul Regency | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Live 501 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $983 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Baltimore, MD
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Baltimore area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2026 Druid Hill Ave Model at 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Central Baltimore apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.0 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2026 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 2026 Druid Hill Ave | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| The Railway Express Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2.0 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Calvert Property | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 2100 Homewood Ave, Unit #2 | 2100 Homewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Chateau and The Riviera | Riviera - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1720 McCulloh St, Unit 4 | 1720 McCulloh St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 834 N Carey St, Unit 3 | 834 N Carey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Whitelock Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Printers Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Renaissance at Reservoir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 $983.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in Central Baltimore is Renaissance at Reservoir Hill which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Central Baltimore costs $2,950.
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 265 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 $932 which is $2,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Baltimore.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Written by: Sarah Bregel
There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

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