Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cross Keys Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $600 (24 Rentals)

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property at 2917 Rockrose Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2917 Rockrose Ave

BaltimoreMD21215

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property at 3108 Brentwood Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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3108 Brentwood Ave

BaltimoreMD21218
property at 2548 Oswego Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2548 Oswego Ave

BaltimoreMD21215

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property at 4924 Chalgrove Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4924 Chalgrove Ave

BaltimoreMD21215
property at 4017 Pimlico Rd
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4017 Pimlico Rd

BaltimoreMD21215

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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 Winston Court Apartments priced from $800. Palmer Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Cross Keys apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Palmer Court1/1.001BR,1BA$840
3007 N Calvert St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$960
Greenspring Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross Keys area is the $0.40 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at 3007 N Calvert St in the in the Morgan State University neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Cross Keys apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brooke Court Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.49 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.
3007 N Calvert St0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.40
Brooke Court Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.49
Tri Star2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
4608 York Rd, Unit 14608 York Rd2BR,1BA$1.23
509 E 43rd St, Unit 1F509 E 43rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
4714 Greenspring Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Madera Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Winston Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Palmer Court1/1.001BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Keys

What type of rentals are currently available in Cross Keys?

There are currently 350 Apartments for Rent in Cross Keys, MD with pricing that ranges from $550 to $9,491. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cross Keys ranging from $600 to $6,025.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cross Keys?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cross Keys ranges from $600 to $6,025 with an average monthly rent of $2,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cross Keys?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cross Keys range from $1,200 to $9,491, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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