Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Keys Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (68 Rentals)

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Greenspring Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenspring Overlook

2400-2418 Loyola NorthwayBaltimore, MD 21215
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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Woodland Gardens II
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Woodland Gardens II

4701 Park Heights AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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2423 Ken Oak Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2423 Ken Oak Road

2423 Ken Oak RdBaltimore, MD 21209

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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 Studio unit found at Wyman Hills priced from $875. Ashburton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Cross Keys apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Greenlyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Mt Washington ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,129
Falls Court Apartments1BR/1BA Plus1BR,1BA$1,135
Roland Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,137
Wyman Towers0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Keys area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Cross Keys apartment is the 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home starting at $850 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Baltimore 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.
Melrose Apartments3 BED / 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.57
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
437 Schwartz Ave, Unit 2B437 Schwartz Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
The Academy on CharlesD14BR,4BA$1.44
2932 N Calvert St, Unit 32932 N Calvert St2BR,1BA$1.75
3823 Park Heights Ave, Unit A3823 Park Heights Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
The Terraces at Park Heights (Senior 62+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
4008 Hilton Rd4008 Hilton Rd2BR,1BA$1.73
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #113

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,200.

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 $895, while the average apartment in Cross Keys costs $4,215.

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 89 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 $955 which is $3,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross Keys.

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