Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (146 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Avon priced from $850. Vivo Living Baltimore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable Central Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avon1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$894
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
1017 Saint Paul St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Renaissance at Reservoir HillTwo Bedrooms One Bath2BR,1BA$953
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970
Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)StudioStudio,1BA$983

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Baltimore, MD

As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Baltimore area is the $1.06 price per square foot Unit 6 Model at 407 N Charles St in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Baltimore apartment is the 1723 Bolton St Model at 1723 Bolton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 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.
407 N Charles StUnit 64BR,3.5BA$1.06
1723 Bolton St, Unit 11723 Bolton St3BR,3BA$1.25
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
800 E North Ave, Unit B800 E North Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
Prosper On FayetteThe Belvedere4BR,4BA$0.91
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
1204 John St, Unit 21204 John St2BR,1BA$1.21
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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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 Avon which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Central Baltimore costs $2,450.

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 233 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 $656 which is $1,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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