Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (72 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Central Baltimore area of Baltimore.

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817 St Paul St

BaltimoreMD21202

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816 Park Ave

BaltimoreMD21201

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property at 7 N Carey St

7 N Carey St

BaltimoreMD21223

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Poe Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Poe Homes

800 W Lexington StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Temple Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Gardens

2601 Madison AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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Penn North Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Penn North Plaza

1520 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21217
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1406 Eutaw Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1406 Eutaw Place

1406 Eutaw PlBaltimore, MD 21217
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Mulberry Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Court

401 N Eutaw StBaltimore, MD 21201
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Barclay Greenmount
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Greenmount

1734 Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Union Rowe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Rowe

1517 W Fayette StBaltimore, MD 21223
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Lillian Jones Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillian Jones Apartments

1303 Greenmount AveBaltimore, MD 21202
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Frederick Douglass
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Douglass

1645 N Calhoun StBaltimore, MD 21217
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East of Eager
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of Eager

7 E Eager StBaltimore, MD 21202
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Avon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avon

6 E Read StBaltimore, MD 21202
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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 St Paul St 817 priced from $745. The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Central Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3111 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio,1BA$849
Mt. Vernon PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$850
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
500 W.Eddy7BR,3BA$920
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Baltimore, MD

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Baltimore area is the $0.92 price per square foot 815 N Calhoun St Model at 815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1 in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Baltimore apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Calvert Property starting at $1,449 with a $1.11 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.
815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1815 N Calhoun St2BR,2BA$0.92
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
2323 Callow Ave, Unit #5 Isiah582323 Callow Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
500 W.Lombard3BR,2BA$1.03
832 N Carey St, Unit 2832 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.88
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$0.95
1721 McCulloh St, Unit 31721 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85

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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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Baltimore is The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Central Baltimore costs $3,250.

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 159 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 $723 which is $2,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Baltimore.

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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