Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Keys Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (73 Rentals)

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Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cross Keys Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross Keys area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashburton Woods Apartments priced from $855. Wabash Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Cross Keys apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Wabash Manor Apartments1BR/1BA Standard1BR,1BA$1,025
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
The Village at Jones FallsThe Bogie2BR,1BA$1,150
The Broadview ApartmentsSTCStudio,1BA$1,150
Sequoia Manor Apartments1BR/1BA Standard1BR,1BA$1,175
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Falls at Roland ParkThe DukeStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Keys area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Cross Keys apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Rear Model at Ivymount Apartments starting at $1,810 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Deerborne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross Keys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.56
Ivymount Apartments2 Bedrooms Rear2BR,2BA$1.42
The Social North Charles®The Thurmont W/D2BR,1BA$1.25
The HighlanderGambrill2BR,2BA$1.75
Brook View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath 2A2BR,1BA$1.77
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
The Village at Jones FallsThe Bogie2BR,1BA$1.34
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42
3001 Oakley Ave, Unit 23001 Oakley Ave3BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #84

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Baltimore. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Cross Keys Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cross Keys Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cross Keys?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cross Keys is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross Keys?

The cheapest apartment in Cross Keys is Ashburton Woods Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Cross Keys costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cross Keys?

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 53 regular apartments in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys?

Cheap apartments in Cross Keys have an average cost of $765 which is $3,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross Keys.

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