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4024 Hilton Rd, Unit Apt 2

4024 Hilton Rd
BaltimoreMD21215

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Dorchester, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorchester area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. Ashburton Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath C1BR,1BA$745
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Palmer Court2/1.002BR,1BA$950
2210 Roslyn Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Greenspring Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
The Village at Jones FallsThe Porter1BR,1BA$1,075
Fordleigh ApartmentsThe Pimlico1BR,1BA$1,085
Wabash Manor Apartments2BR/1BA Standard2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MD

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 5023 Queensberry Ave Model at 5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior 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 Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.69
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Senior Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
Embassy Aparments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
Metro PointeB22BR,1BA$1.28
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Elgin Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
5312 Gwynn Oak Ave, Unit Apt. 35312 Gwynn Oak Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Palmer Court3/1.003BR,1BA$1.43
4130 Woodhaven Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment4130 Woodhaven Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
North Avenue Gateway II1 Bedroom/1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.46

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Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Baltimore's Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods

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Dorchester, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #196

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?

The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?

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 21 regular apartments in Dorchester 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 Dorchester?

Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $338 which is $1,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.

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