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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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 2 Beds unit found at EastView on the Avenue priced from $880. Hampton Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EastView on the AvenueTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$880
Hampton Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
1018 N Calvert StStudioStudio,1BA$900
22 LightOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Saint Paul RegencyStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$925
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$933
St Paul St 8171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Baltimore, MD

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Baltimore area is the $1.06 price per square foot Unit 6 Model at 407 N Charles St in the in the Inner Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Baltimore apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Multi-Family Lofts Units starting at $2,000 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.
407 N Charles StUnit 64BR,3.5BA$1.06
Multi-Family Lofts Units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
The Railway Express Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.21
246 W Lanvale St, Unit 3246 W Lanvale St2BR,1BA$1.18
1015 N Calvert St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
10-16 E Chase StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
1720 McCulloh St, Unit 41720 McCulloh St1BR,1BA$0.85
834 N Carey St, Unit 3834 N Carey St1BR,1BA$0.85
Printers Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
816 E Baltimore St, Unit 2816 E Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$1.06

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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

Baltimore Student Housing - Find your perfect rental! Explore top neighborhoods near Baltimore colleges & universities for vibrant student living.

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Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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

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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 $949.

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 $2,695.

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 293 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 $903 which is $1,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Baltimore.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.