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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 2 Beds unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $751. North Avenue Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$751
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$767
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$945
Walbrook Mill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,016
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,030
Greens At Forest Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic2BR,1BA$1,095
Hampshire House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Burlieth Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,100
Greenlyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MD

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester 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 Dorchester apartment is the 2735 W North Ave Model at 2735 W North Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,225 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton 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.
5023 Queensberry Ave, Unit Shared home5023 Queensberry Ave4BR,2BA$0.61
2735 W North Ave, Unit #32735 W North Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
3706 Dolfield Ave, Unit #13706 Dolfield Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Gwynnbrook TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome - 1,088 sqft3BR,1BA$1.53
North Avenue Gateway II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.81
Ashburton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Metro PointeA11BR,1BA$1.54
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05
Lane Apartments2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 300 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MD with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,505. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $594 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $594 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester range from $990 to $3,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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