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3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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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 $945. Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,030. 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$945
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
Wyman Hills0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
The Marylander Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,085
The Village at Jones FallsThe Bogie2BR,1BA$1,100
Greenlyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Mt Washington ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,189
Roland Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
Cold Spring LaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,266

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Keys area is the $0.61 price per square foot 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home in the in the Northwest Baltimore neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Cross Keys apartment is the The Thurmont W/D Model at The Social North Charles® starting at $1,499 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans 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.
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
The Social North Charles®The Thurmont W/D2BR,1BA$1.25
3706 Dolfield Ave, Unit #13706 Dolfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Wyman Towers2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.76
Brook View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath 2A2BR,1BA$1.72
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
The Village at Jones FallsThe Bogie2BR,1BA$1.28
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 #110

Among cities in Maryland 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 $1,266.

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 $945, while the average apartment in Cross Keys costs $3,150.

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 85 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 $655 which is $2,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross Keys.

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