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Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a Studio unit found at Avon priced from $695. EastView on the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avon0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
EastView on the AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$885
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
Live 501SLS / 296Studio,1BA$970
Linden Park Apartments (Seniors 62+)StudioStudio,1BA$983
1706 Bolton St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
St Paul St 8171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baltimore area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Railway Express Loft Apartments in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Baltimore apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Calvert Property starting at $1,299 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
The Brown's LoftUnit 5012BR,2BA$1.33
Howard Row2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
10-16 E Chase StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Guardian House1 Bed/1 Bath - F1BR,1BA$1.30
1155 N Carey St, Unit Baltimore Sandtown Area1155 N Carey St3BR,1BA$1.44
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
1419 Druid Hill Ave, Unit 21419 Druid Hill Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
St Paul St 8172BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland, including Baltimore. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baltimore is Avon which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Baltimore costs $2,200.

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 154 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 $564 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baltimore.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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