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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Baltimore area of Baltimore.

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817 St Paul St

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816 Park Ave

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7 N Carey St

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1818 St Paul St

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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 St Paul St 817 priced from $745. The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St Paul St 8170BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$745
The Tobee - Cathedral St 3111 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Cathedral St 300StudioStudio,1BA$849
Mt. Vernon PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$850
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
500 W.Eddy7BR,3BA$920
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baltimore area is the $1.09 price per square foot 625 Washington Blvd Model at 625 Washington Blvd, Unit Apt C in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Baltimore apartment is the 815 N Calhoun St Model at 815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 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.
625 Washington Blvd, Unit Apt C625 Washington Blvd3BR,3BA$1.09
815 N Calhoun St, Unit 1815 N Calhoun St2BR,2BA$0.92
781 Washington Blvd, Unit 2781 Washington Blvd2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Calvert Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
500 W.Lombard3BR,2BA$1.03
1718 McCulloh St, Unit 11718 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.95
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St2BR,1BA$0.95
1721 McCulloh St, Unit 31721 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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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 $933.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Baltimore is The Tobee - Cathedral St 311 which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Baltimore costs $1,895.

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 157 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 $687 which is $1,208 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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.