
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $650 (161 Rentals)


833 Ramsay St

1255 Sargeant St

2326 McCulloh St

2326 McCulloh St

219 Penn St, Unit 2nd Floor Shared Bathroom, Unit 2nd Floor Shared Bathroom

646 W Conway St

1729 N Caroline St

306 N Fremont Ave

16 S Carey St
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1729 N Caroline St, Unit Room 4, Unit Room 4

1255 Sargeant St

1025 N Carey St

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812 Mangold St, Unit North bedroom, Unit North bedroom

1232 W Lafayette Ave

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1720 McCulloh St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1216 W Lafayette Ave

1021 W Baltimore St, Unit C

2326 McCulloh St

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834 N Carey St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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833 Ramsay St

833 Ramsay St

Hampton Court Apartments

Westview on the Avenue

22 Light

216 N Charles St

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1820 Madison Ave, Unit Room 3F, Unit Room 3F

874 Ryan St, Unit Master Bedroom, Unit Master Bedroom

1401 Madison Ave

831 E Chase St
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831 E Chase St

936 N Calvert St

St James Place

107 W Monument St

1125 St Paul St, Unit BASEMENT

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645 Washington Blvd, Unit #4, Unit #4

910 N Arlington Ave

810 St Paul St, Unit T2

Phoenix on Park

8 Howard and The 305
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Mulberry at Park

Earl Court

The Apartments at Charles Plaza

Forrest Street

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1724 Saint Paul St, Unit #1, Unit #1

2028 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 2

Mount Vernon Apartments

Algonquin Apartments

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124 E Trenton St, Unit 105, Unit 105

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1719 Saint Paul St
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Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Baltimore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Baltimore Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $800 | $3,180 |
Downtown Baltimore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $650 | $6,037 |
| Downtown Baltimore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $950 | $8,461 |
| Downtown Baltimore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,100 | $5,511 |
| Downtown Baltimore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $575 | $3,130 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Ranked #49
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Baltimore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Baltimore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Baltimore is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baltimore?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baltimore is Hampton Court Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Baltimore costs $3,790.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Baltimore?
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 201 regular apartments in Downtown Baltimore 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 Downtown Baltimore?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Baltimore have an average cost of $942 which is $2,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baltimore.
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There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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